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Supplement Claims

Supplement Claims (Human Nutrition · Food Supplements and Food Replacements) — "The Food and Drug Administration regulates supplements, but it treats them like…

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  • Dietary supplements are regulated as food and require careful evaluation before use.
  • The FDA regulates supplements as food rather than as pharmaceuticals.
  • Supplements must meet the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Standards, but not the standards for drugs.
  • Some companies voluntarily meet drug standards.
  • Manufacturers may make claims about reducing disease risk or targeting body systems, but the FDA does not approve these claims.
  • Labels with structural or functional claims must include a disclaimer that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
  • In the United States, a supplement is removed from the market only after the FDA proves that it is hazardous.
  • Before taking a supplement, consumers should evaluate its scientific basis and safety.
  • Consider whether the scientific community understands how the supplement works and whether all its effects are known.
  • Consider whether there is proof that the supplement performs as claimed.
  • Consider whether the supplement interacts with food or medication.
  • Consider whether taking the supplement is necessary for health and whether it is affordable.
  • Consider whether the supplement is safe and free from contaminants.
  • A product being natural does not mean that it is harmless, especially when used inappropriately.
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"The Food and Drug Administration regulates supplements, but it treats them like food rather than pharmaceuticals. Dietary supplements must meet the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Standards, but are not required to meet the standards for drugs, although some companies do so voluntarily. Supplement manufacturers are allowed to say that a particular ingredient may reduce the risk of a disease or disorder, or that it might specifically target certain body systems, but these claims are not approved by the FDA. Labels that make structural and functional claims are therefore required to carry a disclaimer saying the product is not intended “to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” In the United States, supplements are taken off the market only after the FDA has proven that they are hazardous. Before deciding to take a supplement, consider whether the scientific community understands how it works and whether all its effects are well known; whether there is proof that it performs in the manner claimed; whether it interacts with food or medication; whether taking it is necessary for health; whether it is affordable; and whether it is safe and free from contaminants. Just because a product is “natural” does not mean it cannot be harmful or dangerous, particularly if used inappropriately."

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