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Vitamins, herbs, & nutritional supplements HW499-01: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health & Wellness Unit 4 December 05, 2017. Presented by: Nikki force. Introduction. What are vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements? What are they used for? Vitamins –
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Vitamins, herbs, & nutritional supplementsHW499-01: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health & WellnessUnit 4December 05, 2017 Presented by: Nikki force
Introduction • What are vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements? • What are they used for? • Vitamins – • Calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A, Zinc, etc. • Herbs - • Abscess root, ginger, lavender, lemon balm, turmeric, etc. • Nutritional supplements - • Amino acids, botanicals, minerals, vitamins, etc.
Need to know:The dietary supplement label • All products labeled as a dietary supplement carry a Supplement Facts panel. • Supplement Facts panel includes: the contents, amount of active ingredients per serving, and other added ingredients, such as fillers, bindings, and flavorings. • The manufacturer suggests the serving size, but you or your health care provider might decide a more appropriate amount for you. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).
Need to know: Effectiveness • If you don’t eat a nutritious variety of foods, some supplements might help you get the adequate amounts of essential nutrients your body needs. • Supplements cannot take the place of foods that are important to a healthy diet however. • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2011) state, “Scientific evidence shows that some dietary supplements are beneficial for overall health and for managing some health conditions.” • The FDA however, does not determine whether or not dietary supplements are effectives before they are marketed. (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).
Need to know:Safety & Risk • Be alert to the possibility of unexpected side effects, especially when taking new products. • Dietary supplements can interact with certain prescription drugs in ways that may cause problems. • Some ingredients in dietary supplements are added to a growing number of foods, as a result, you may be getting more of these ingredients than you think which could be harmful. • Most dietary supplements have not been tested for safety in pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children. • If you suspect you had a serious reaction from a dietary supplement, let your doctor or health care provider know. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).
Need to know:Federal regulation of dietary supplements • The FDA oversees both dietary supplements and medicines. • Manufacturers must follow certain good manufacturing practices to ensure the identity, purity, strength, and composition of their products. • The Federal Trade Commission, which polices product advertising, also requires all information about a dietary supplement product to be truthful and to not be misleading. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).
Questions to ask before taking vitamins & mineral supplements • Do I really need them? • Should I talk to my doctor about taking vitamin/mineral supplements? • Where can I find scientifically sound information about vitamin/mineral supplements? • What should I do if I suspect I may be having a side-effect from a dietary supplement?
Summary • Talk to your doctor or health care provider before taking any vitamins, herbs, and/or nutritional supplements. • If you are already taking vitamins, herbs, or nutritional supplements, make sure to inform your doctor and/or health care provider, especially if you are taking prescriptions and/or over-the-counter medications. • Before taking supplements, make sure to ask yourself a few questions, such as, “What are the potential health benefits of this dietary supplement product?” • They are not drugs and, therefore, are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).
Educational & informationaltools & resources • Dietary Guidelines for Americans - https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/. • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/default.htm. • Journal articles - http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/85/1/277S.short. • Medline plus – https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html. • MedWatch Reporting Program - https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm.
Educational & informationaltools & resources Cont’d • MyPlate - https://www.choosemyplate.gov/. • PubMed dietary supplement subset - https://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/IBIDS.aspx. • Vitamin and mineral fact sheet - https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-VitaminsMinerals/.
Works Cited • Koslo, J. (2011). Workplace wellness: Complementary and alternative medicine. Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/CAM/Workplace%20Wellness%20-%20Complementary%20and%20Alternative%20Medicine.html#cont. • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). (2017). Dietary Guidelines: Food and nutrition. Retrieved from https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/. • Rock. C. (2007). Multivitamin-multimineral supplements: Who uses them? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(1), 2775-2795. Retrieved from http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/85/1/277S.full. • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (2017). MyPlate. Retrieved from https://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Works Cited Cont’d • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (2017). Questions to ask before taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Retrieved from https://www.nutrition.gov/dietary-supplements/questions-to-ask-before-taking-vitamins-and-mineral-supplements. • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (2017). Vitamin and mineral supplement fact sheet. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-VitaminsMinerals/. • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2017). A new PubMed subset for dietary supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/IBIDS.aspx. • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2011). Dietary supplements: What you need to know. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DS_WhatYouNeedToKnow.aspx.
Works Cited Cont’d • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2017). Dietary supplements. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/default.htm. • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2016). How consumers can report an adverse event or serious problems to FDA. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm. • U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2015). Drugs, herbs, and supplements. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html. • WebMD. (2017). Food sources for vitamins and minerals. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamins-and-minerals-good-food-sources#1.
