...Dietary Supplements Report Wendy Herring SCI/241 June 24, 2012 Beatrice Olanihun Dietary Supplements Report Dietary supplements, do people need them? What are the benefits and/or risks of taking them? Does the government regulate them like they do prescription medications? Do dietary supplements help with diseases or ailments and do they have risks attached to them? Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances intended to improve the diet. They come in several different forms; pills, capsules, powders and liquids. (Dietary Supplements, 2012) There are proven benefits from taking dietary supplements; when a proper diet is not followed daily the body needs dietary supplements to ensure it is receiving all the nutrients necessary to function properly. Vitamin D, A and calcium are necessary for bone health, they both help to keep the bones strong and they help prevent bone loss. Vitamin A also supports vision. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system and assists in repairing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Pregnant women may get a recommendation from their doctor to take a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of birth defects for their child. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can impair the body’s ability to heal and protect it; a multivitamin for anyone that does not eat a proper diet as recommended by the food pyramid is probably a good choice. The choice to take dietary supplements...
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...Dietary Supplements Report Mildred Simon SCI/241 August 25, 2013 Professor Lori Jumps Dietary Supplements Report There are several dietary supplements on today’s market. Dietary supplements adds the nutrients the body needs for energy and health. Most nutrients come from food products. Often time people do not eat healthy foods to intake the proper amount of vitamins and minerals the body needs to function. This is where dietary supplements come in. Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements are health products taken to ensure the body gets its minimum required vitamins and minerals. Dietary Supplements contain “hormone-like compound enzymes, extracts from glands, herbs, amino acids, minerals and all important vitamins” (Dietary Supplement & Vitamins.com, 2013, p.1). Dietary Supplements can be purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor. It comes in different forms such as liquids, pills, gels, powder, or capsules. It is a supplement that helps promote a healthier life. Benefits and Risk Dietary Supplements are beneficial in many ways. They help reduce chronic illnesses, strengthens the immune system, stabilize moods, and improve body appearance. They also help maintain good health and energy levels. There also can be some risk factors if taken in large dosage or in combination with other elements. “For example, the fat-soluble vitamins A and D can build up to toxic levels in your body when taken in large doses over long periods of...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary Sonya Spencer SCI/241 December 21, 2014 Stacey Nagy Dietary Supplements Summary Dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. People have used herbal medicines to prevent illness, cure infection, relieve fever, and heal wounds. Herbal medicines can also treat constipation, ease pain, or act as relaxants or stimulants. Research on some herbs and plant products has shown that they may have some of the same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. ("Dietary Supplements", n.d.). This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful even life-threatening consequences. Food and drug administration regulates both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients...
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...Dietary Supplements Gwenolyn Nelson SCI/ 241/ Nutrition November 18, 2012 MaryAnn Decarlo When we consider dietary supplements in the United States, they are substance you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herb, amino acid or other plants. ( the individual building blocks of proteins are part of these substance ). They can be in the form of pills, capsule, tablets or liquid form. They add to, or supplement the diet, and they should not be considered a substitute for food. Dietary supplement are widely available in the United States, you can find them in health food stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and on the internet and mail. A lot of people take them for health related reasons. Common dietary supplements include vitamins and minerals ( such as vitamin c or multivitamins ) botanicals, herb and plant product, such as St. John’s worth, an substance that come from natural source, such as omega-3 fatty acids. www.weband.com/food-recipes/tc/dietarysupplements-topic-overview The majority of nutritional needs should be obtained from a well balance diet, but there are many benefits of taking dietary supplements. There are supplements that are purported to promote health and prevent disease of the cardiovascular system, vitamin E is an extremely important antioxidant that is important in maintaining healthy blood vessels, also producing and maintains strong bones is very important for our health, including mobility and blood cell production, therefore, several...
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...Dietary Supplements Report What’s in a bottle? Dietary supplement is a good topic that affects the nutrition of the user. This topic is great for the public interest. When you are in the store, on the internet, or just talking to a friend, you may hear about dietary supplements and the claims of benefits for health, how risky can the supplement be, the government’s regulations surrounding the supplements, and a health condition associated with the supplement. A dietary supplement is a substance you can eat or drink. It can be vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other plants, amino acids, or a combination of the substances. These supplements can be in a form of a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They are a supplement to a diet, which means you add it to your diet so do not consider it as a substitution for food. Dietary supplements can be found in grocery stores, health food stores, pharmacies, on the internet, and by mail. People take dietary supplements for health- related reasons. Makers of dietary supplements cannot tell the user that the supplement can treat, cure, prevent or diagnose diseases. The benefits for dietary supplements is that the user can get all the nutrients that is needed for a balanced diet, it can be used to treat risk factors. The supplements provide additional nutrients that is needed in a balanced diet that the user would not have got if they weren’t taking a dietary supplement. Certain health conditions can cause the body to develop and insufficient...
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...What are dietary supplements? In the United States, dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements? Some supplements may help to assure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients. However, supplements should not replace the variety of foods that are important to a healthful diet — so, be sure you eat a variety of foods as well. Unlike drugs, supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. That means supplements should not make claims, such as "reduces arthritic pain" or "treats heart disease." Claims like these can only legitimately be made for drugs, not dietary supplements. What are some risks from taking dietary supplements? Yes. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful — even life-threatening — consequences. Using supplements with medications (whether prescription or over-the-counter) Substituting supplements for prescription medicines Taking too much of some supplements, such as vitamin...
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...Dietary Supplements Report 08/25/2013 SCI 241 It is important that the body receives all the required nutrients on a daily basis in order to function properly. When a diet is low in a specific nutrient, or nutrients, dietary supplements can be taken in order to achieve the recommended daily amount of each nutrient. Dietary supplements are minerals, vitamins, or amino acids. All of these are nutrients that are found in food. Dietary supplements come in the form of a capsule, such as a soft gel or gel cap, pills, or tablets. These dietary supplements can be taken for different reasons depending on the need. Although taking dietary supplements cannot cure diseases, taking these supplements can contribute to health maintenance and the well-being of one’s health. There are many health benefits of taking dietary supplements on a daily basis. Each dietary supplement offers something different than the next. Identifying individual needs as far as which nutrients should be increased in a diet is the key to determining which dietary supplements should be taken. For example, if a person suffers from a weak immune system, he or she may want to consider taking Vitamin C or Echinacea supplements. Both of these dietary supplements help to strengthen the immune system. As a result the person consuming these supplements are less like to become sick as easily; and if he or she does become sick, the immune system can fight off the sickness in a shorter amount of time. Another benefit...
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... Dietary Supplements Report June 2, 2013 Kristine Ellsworth HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT DIETART SUPPLEMENTS You've heard about them, have probably used them, and have even recommended them to friends or family. But how much do you really know about dietary supplements. Yes, some can be beneficial to your health — but taking supplements can also involve health risks. Here I am about to tell my readers important information that you can share with your family and friends about Dietary Supplements! Dietary supplements refer to vitamins, minerals and other substances available in the form of a pill, gum, lozenge, drops or injections and intended for human consumption. Dietary supplements are available at health food stores, vitamin shops and even in doctor's offices. While their purpose is to provide health benefits, supplements should never be used as a substitute for nutrients found in foods or medication prescribed by your doctor. Dietary Supplements are vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes (see box at right). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, soft...
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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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...Biotechnology Regulations and Ethics FDA Regulation of Probiotics One of the most significant implications of the Human microbiome project (HMP) is the expansion of number of probiotic products available on the commercial market. As, it is new area of study, new claims are being made about the role and the value of probiotics in promoting human health and well-being. However there is some uncertainty about the how these products should be regulated. The Goal of this paper is to discuss the current legal and regulatory issues raised by probiotics and to determine whether the current regulatory framework is a good fit for the products that are available on the market which may be developed in the future as a result of HMP. This paper discusses the current regulatory structure of probiotics, issues, concerns and broad recommendations. According to the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Working group, probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit in the host”. However no legal definition of probiotics exists, in the U.S or in other countries which allows the marketing of products labelled as “probiotics” that do not meet the fundamental criteria stipulated in the scientific definition. Probiotics are live nonpathogenic microorganisms administered to improve microbial balance, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. They consists of Saccaromyces boulardii yeast or lactic...
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...diseases, cancers, strokes, diabetes * Describe the concept of a risk factor. A) Factors known to be related to diseases, but have not yet proven to be a cause. We say that a certain factor puts us at increased risk for a disease, but does not cause it. * How does one use risk factors? * Review the basics of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. * Be ready to identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (especially diet-related risk factors!) A) High LDL blood cholesterol, low HDL blood cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, obesity (central obesity), physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, diet: high saturated or trans fats, low veggies, low fruits, low whole grains * Describe the dietary strategies to reduce risk of CVD through diet. A) Decrease saturated and trans fat, increase soluble fiber intake, increase fruits and veggies, increase whole grains/ decrease refined grains, increase fish intake (2 servings/week) * What is the TLC diet and what does it entail? A) TLC = Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. From the NIH, designed to help decrease cholesterol through diet and lifestyle changes: the same changes we saw in table 11.6, also recommends 2 grams per day of plant sterols * What do plant sterols have to do with high blood cholesterol? A) Plant sterols – the plant form of cholesterol. Slightly chemically different, prevent us from absorbing cholesterol in the intestines, currently only recommended for those...
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...in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are phytochemicals 2 Which is NOT an example of moderation in your diet and lifestyle? Going back for seconds on all dinner items, rather than just the item you like best 3 All of the following are macronutrients except vitamins 4 All of the following are macronutrients lipids carbohydrates protein 5 Which of the following statements about proteins is false? Proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. 6 following statements about proteins are true Proteins differ based on the combinations of amino acids used in each type of protein. Proteins are composed of amino acids. Dietary protein from animal sources better matches the amino acid needs of humans compared to dietary protein derived from plants sources. 7 If you know you are going to order dessert at dinner tonight, which of these choices would illustrate the concept of balancing your choices? Choosing a salad with fat-free salad dressing for lunch 8 With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body’s structure. vitamins 9 Gram per gram, ______ provide the most kcalories. lipids 10 A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis. calcium 11 Some nutrient deficiencies occur quickly, whereas others take more time to develop. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies are listed in the order reflecting most quickly...
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...supporting arguments of my viewpoint. The following will include our class project of writing an argumentative Thesis. It will project my opinion and supporting arguments of my viewpoint. The FDA negatively effects the lives of everyone in the world with their desire to control enslave and poison everyone on a global scope. The FDA, Big Pharmaceuticals, and Governments make trillions of dollars, not caring for the health or welfare of the population of the world. There is massive corruption between these organizations with very strong ties. Big Pharmaceuticals such as Bayer, Mereck, BASF, Monsanto, and Pfizer are just a few of the influential lobbing companies, with strong ties to the FDA government regulators of products Pharmaceutical companies produce and invest heavily in. Keeping the masses sick, controlled, and monopolizing every aspect they can. From food, crops, medicine, natural herbs, and the way any ingredient is introduced or allowed to be used. Our bodies are continually poisoned and polluted every day of our lives, all while being told what to think and lied to. It is a conflict of interest that the very people approving the use of ingredients and drugs in everything, profit financially from the very ingredients and drugs they approve. Not just the FDA but...
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...Critical supplement for building a healthy India Contents Foreword................................................................................................... 04 Introduction............................................................................................. 06 Executive summary................................................................................ 07 An insight into the nutraceuticals market of India Section I: Nutritional status of the population of india....................................10 Section II: Nutraceuticals market: global and India.........................................24 Section III: Way forward............................................................................... 48 Annexure.................................................................................................. 66 Acknowledgements................................................................................ 76 Glossary....................................................................................................77 About FICCI..............................................................................................80 Foreword Ajit Singh Chairman- FICCI Task Force on Nutraceuticals Chairman- ACG Worldwide (formerly Associated Capsules Group) President- Health Foods and Dietary Supplements Association (HADSA) Dear reader, Nutraceuticals as they are called in industry parlance cover a basket of products from dietary supplements to probiotic...
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...people believe that all energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and are not healthy, the company’s mission statement which has not changed since Jan 5th, 2012 when the company changed its name, states otherwise. The Mission Statement The mission of Monster Beverage Corp. is to satisfy consumers' needs for superior quality and great tasting, healthy, natural and functional beverages. Our beverages will be positioned as an upscale brand and will often be marketed at a premium to competitive mainstream products. This mission statement provides Monster Beverage Corp. with the information needed for the company’s vision. It answers the following questions: * What business are we in? * Who are our customers? * What offerings should we provide to give these customers value? Monster Beverage Corp. shows that they understand their customers’ needs. They are a successful business with higher growing revenue every year. Their revenues did decrease during the economy’s recent...
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