...Herbal Supplements The FDA should regulate herbal supplements as it ensures safety for the consumer. If taken properly, herbal supplements have great benefits. The problem is that there simply is not enough regulation of the herbal supplements. Many herbal supplements can be dangerous if taken incorrectly. What’s worse, people simply do not have enough information about the benefits and risks of herbal supplements. A great example of the lack of regulation is overuse of Ephedra. A while back, people started taking mass amounts of Ephedra in order to lose weight. It ended in a great amount of deaths, causing the FDA to take measures against makers of medicines containing Ephedra. Because it was considered an herbal supplement, it did not have the same scrutiny as synthetic drugs. Herbal supplements can be just as powerful as synthetic drugs, so the same vigilance in regulation should apply. Also, harmful ingredients sometimes end up in herbal supplements, which present an entirely new risk. If herbal supplements were more closely monitored, there would be a better chance of preventing this from happening. Because of the lack of regulation, consumers do not have any assurance that what they are buying is safe. Consumers need that assurance, especially when it comes to health products. There also is not very much awareness about herbal supplements. People do not realize how powerful some herbal supplements are. Many people hold the mistaken belief that herbal supplements...
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...Herbal supplements are mixtures of organic chemicals that may come from any raw or processed plant or plant part such as, leaves, stems, flowers, roots, or seeds (Bent, 2008). Herbalism is the study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants, commonly used as an alternate form of medicine. The history of herbalism can be traced back to the origin of humankind. For centuries, not only humans but also animals have been studied consuming plants for illness. Countless herbal supplements were found primarily through trial and error with much observation of the effects. These herbal supplements that many know as remedies, were passed from generation to generation; offering newly gained knowledge of the herbs. All over the world,...
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...Abhitej Nibber YR7544 NEWS MEMO 2- Food Politics Should the FDA regulate Vitamins and Dietary supplements? How healthy are the Vitamins and Dietary supplements that promise to promote good health? Vitamins and other Dietary supplements have no set boundaries since the law that regulates this industry, The Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act of 1994 took the legal control and jurisdiction power away from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This law was passed in 1994 by the Congress and signed by the president and resulted in a piece of legislation called the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.This legislation limits the FDA’s power to regulate dietary supplements. These Vitamins and Supplements have long been known to have potential serious health consequences and can also lead to death. Excess and improper consumption of these supplements can cause Liver damage, reduced bone strength, Cancer and cause birth defects. Excess of iron may lead to vomiting and nausea, harmful during pregnancy and nursing, harmful to children, increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and various other cardiovascular problems. The safety and health is endangered by the unregulated dietary supplements, but the dollars the industry is spending serves to dampen congressional concern over the issue,” said Ms. Sloan. “Heartbreakingly, this kind of money spending is highly usual as it has a great impact. Industries facing a threat...
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...Johns Wart. But, according to the National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health (NCCIH), St. Johns Wart is not an effective solution for depression. It also is known to limit the effectiveness of prescription medications that are used for depression and combining this herb with antidepressants can lead to a serious increase of serotonin. There is no proof that this herbal supplement works, but there have been studies that verify antidepressants do work for a person suffering with depression. Ginkgo biloba is widely used for a variety of conditions, but it’s best known use is for the enhancement of memory. As the NCCIH states, this herbal supplement is taken for dementia, eye problems, intermittent claudication (leg pain caused by narrowing arteries), tinnitus, and other health issues. The studies conducted have established that Ginkgo biloba does not live up to its name and is deemed not helpful for any health...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs, and many other products ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). They can come as pills, capsules, powders, drinks, and energy bars. Supplements do not have to go through the testing that drugs do ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). Some supplements can play an important role in health ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). For example, calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes ("Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know", 2014). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, soft gels, and gel caps. While some dietary supplements are fairly well understood, others need further study ("Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know", 2014). Some dietary supplements can help ensure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients; others may help you reduce your risk of disease ("What Is a Dietary Supplement", 2014). Dietary supplements are products designed to augment your daily intake of nutrients, usually the vitamins and minerals (Lehman, 2014). Taking supplements can provide additional nutrients when your diet is lacking or when certain health conditions cause you to develop an insufficiency or deficiency (Lehman, 2014). Some supplements may help to assure that you get an adequate...
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...Autumn Internship Report, Sep – Nov 2010 Research related work Research report preparation on the Nutraceuticals Sector Objective – Nutraceuticals are substances that offer nutrition beyond standard diet and include both fortified foods and beverages marketed by FMCG companies as well as dietary supplements that are mainly sold by pharmaceutical companies. Nutraceuticals is an emerging sector in India, and o3 Capital is looking at active participation in this space going forward. o3 Capital has a strong focus on research and such sector reports are often used to showcase the company’s capabilities to both potential client as well as investors. The main objective of this assignment was to prepare a comprehensive report on the sector that can eventually be used as part of client pitches and investor documents. The project also involved preparing brief profiles of key players in the sector to facilitate future business development activities in this space, and compilation of major global transactions in order to analyse transaction metrics and potential Scope – Following was the broad scope of the report 1. Overview of the global nutraceuticals market covering 1.1. Market Size and Growth 1.2. Key Markets 2. Detailed section on the Indian Nutraceuticals market covering 2.1. Market Size and Growth 2.2. Key Segments 2.3. Drivers 2.4. Challenges 2.5. Emerging product categories 3. Comparables Analysis and Investment Activity 3.1. Global Comparables 3.2. Global M&A Transaction...
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...of arthritis of the joints. Homeopathy Homeopathy is the opposite of convention western medicine and is a form of treatment that circulates around the phrase ‘like cures like’, which means that people use the cause of the illness to treat it. It also uses the principle of dilution and shaking which offers the idea that the more the cause is diluted the better the success of the treatment. Practitioners believe that by diluting the cause with water and administering it to the patient will mean that there is none of the original illness left, using like for like. Homeopathy can be used to treat physical conditions such as hay fever, asthma and dermatitis as well as mental conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety. Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine is treatment implicated using plant based resources, such as roots, leaves and flowers. Some say that natural remedies for illness are more spiritually acceptable but some question that despite being ‘natural’ that they...
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...Taking Advantage of a Broken System Regulation of dietary supplements in the United States has been flawed since congress labeled what can be labeled as a dietary supplement. Dietary supplements, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, concentrates, or extracts. Using them multiple times a week, these supplements could be a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Americans use dietary supplements as a way to receive results instantly by ingesting many forms of supplements for things ranging from increased memory to hair growth. Some people might see it as a relatively cheap and convenient way to help relieve issues without the use of prescription drugs, but they must wake up...
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...CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Euromonitor International May 2013 CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Passport I LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... 1 Consumer Health Sees Moderate Growth in 2012 ................................................................... 1 Filipinos Evolve To Become More Health Conscious ............................................................... 1 United Laboratories Strengthens Its Foothold in the Market ..................................................... 1 Parapharmacies/drugstores Remains the Major Channel for Consumer Health ...................... 1 Consumer Health To See Positive Growth in Medium Term .................................................... 1 Key Trends and Developments .................................................................................................... 2 Generics Gains More Attention ................................................................................................. 2 Manufacturers Invest in New Product Formats ......................................................................... 3 Manufacturers’ Promotional Campaigns Strengthen Their Foothold ........................................ 4 New Product Variants Cater To Faster-paced Lifestyles .......................................................... 5 Social Media Nurtures Better Manufacturer/consumer...
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...NUR 641E Complete Class Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/nur-641e-complete-class/ Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators Discussion Questions week 1-8 Week 1: Question 1= Find an article on a genetic disorder and summarize in two or three paragraphs the genetic component causing the disorder and any multifactorial inheritance components that may contribute to the disorder. Discuss the usual age of disease onset and if the sex-specific threshold model fits the disorder. What education could you present to high-risk patients to reduce the risk of disease onset if a multifactorial component exists? Question 2= Genetic screening has become widely available to the public including prenatal screening of the fetus in utero to screening adults for genetic disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and breast cancer. Share your thoughts on the legal, ethical, and social implications that may be related to genetic screening. How would you educate your patient that is considering having genetic screening? Week 2: Question 1= Choose an FDA-approved prescription medication and discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication, including any differences that would be expected based on the patient's age, a condition of pregnancy, or lactation. Address any adverse effects the medication may have based on age, pregnancy, or lactation. Question 2= Active acquired immunity can be achieved through the...
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...Industry Insight Nutraceuticals February 2008 4th & 5th Floghts, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034, India Tel: +91-40-23430303-05, Fax: +91-40-23430201, E-mail: info@cygnusindia.com Website: www.cygnusindia.com Disclaimer: All information contained in this report has been obtained from sources believed to be accurate by Cygnus Business Consulting & Research (Cygnus). While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, Cygnus makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any such information. The information contained herein may be changed without notice. All information should be considered solely as statements of opinion and Cygnus will not be liable for any loss incurred by users from any use of the publication or contents Industry Insight-Nutraceuticals SYNOPSIS Along with the growing healthcare industry in India there is an emerging trend in growing consumerism for ‘Fast Moving Healthcare Goods (FMHG)’; worldwide known as Nutraceuticals, which are by definition, ingredients with human health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In this report, Cygnus has considered nutraceuticals along with functional foods to estimate the total market of nutraceuticals, both for global and Indian market. According to Cygnus estimates, nutraceuticals market in 2007 was INR18.75 billion and expected to grow at 20% CAGR to achieve a market size of INR27 billion in 2009. Global nutraceuticals market is estimated...
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...Medical Marijuana ENG 215 By Medical Marijuana, the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is an extremely controversial subject. There are many supporters, as well as many that are in opposition to the use of marijuana in any situation. Parties on both sides of the issue are regularly bringing forth new information to endorse their case. Marijuana, made from an Indian hemp plant that bears the name cannabis sativa, is a mixture of stems, leaves, and flowering tops. The flowering tops are smoked for the tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, that is concentrated there. THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The use of marijuana as folk medicine began in Central Asia as far back as 3000 B.C. It’s use as a pleasure-inducing drug began in the 1900’s, becoming widespread in the 1960’s and 1970’s. In the 60’s and 70’s, marijuana became the second most popular drug, alcohol being the first. This trend continues today (Berger). Throughout the 1970s, public opinion about marijuana was mixed. A growing number of people were smoking marijuana to cope with medical problems that were not responsive to conventional medicine— particularly the pain and nausea associated with cancer and chemotherapy. Moderate politicians in both political parties began to argue in favor of marijuana decriminalization, which would waive serious penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. By the late 1970s, the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association...
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...John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is used throughout Europe to treat depressive symptoms.Unlike traditional prescription antidepressants, this herbal antidepressant has few reported side effects. Despite uncertainty concerning its effectiveness, it is accepted by many practitioners of alternative medicine. Although St. John's wort appears to be a safe alternative to conventional antidepressants, care should be taken, as the herb can interfere with the actions of some pharmaceuticals, and because herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA in the same way as conventional medications. Homeopathic treatment also can be therapeutic in treating depression. Good nutrition, proper sleep, exercise, and full engagement in life are very important to a healthy mental...
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...BLOOMING PROSPECTS OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS Ashish Mishra1, T.R. Genitha2 1. B. Tech. Food Tech Student, 2. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Food Process Engg, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad 211007 Corresponding author: genithaimmanuel@yahoo.co.in Introduction The tenet "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," espoused by Hippocrates nearly 2,500 years ago, is receiving renewed interest, now popularly used for Functional foods. The term functional foods was first introduced in Japan in the mid-1980s and refers to processed foods containing ingredients that aid specific bodily functions in addition to being nutritious. The Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board (IOM/FNB, 1994), Japan defined functional foods as "any food or food ingredient that may provide a health benefit beyond the traditional nutrients it contains." Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition due to certain physiologically active components, which may or may not have been manipulated or modified to enhance their bioactivity. These foods may help prevent disease, reduce the risk of developing disease, or enhance health. Rapid advances in food science and technology, an aging population, the rapid rise in health care costs, and changing government marketing and labeling regulations have also had an impact on the functional foods market. Functional foods have been...
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...be very beneficial. The problem between these two opposing viewpoints is that there is no common ground between the two--for many practitioners it’s all or nothing. However, there is a new wave of healthcare that is gaining popularity in parts of the medical community, and it combines the two into what is called Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). Instead of leaning more to one side of either spectrum of medicine, CAM tends to combine the scientifically proven methods of alternative medicine with those of the more trusted and traditional methods of conventional medicine. This is truly a more beneficial form of healthcare because it addresses health issues from both angles, making people healthier in mind, body, and spirit, and thus should be implemented by more healthcare facilities and providers. Alternative medicine is a broad range of therapeutic and healing approaches including holistic medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture,...
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