Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Life Sciences,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of the Dietary Supplements
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309091107
Dietary Supplements by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Life Sciences,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of the Dietary Supplements Pdf
The growing consumer interest in health and fitness has expanded the market for a wide range of products, from yoga mats to the multiple dietary supplements now on the market. Supplements are popular, but are they safe? Many dietary supplements are probably safe when used as recommended. However, since 1994 when Congress decided that they should be regulated as if they were foods, they are assumed to be safe unless the Food and Drug Administration can demonstrate that they pose a significant risk to the consumer. But there are many types of products that qualify as dietary supplements, and the distinctions can become muddled and vague. Manufacturers are not legally required to provide specific information about safety before marketing their products. And the sales of supplements have been steadily increasingâ€"all together, the various types now bring in almost $16 billion per year. Given these confounding factors, what kind of information can the Food and Drug Administration use to effectively regulate dietary supplements? This book provides a framework for evaluating dietary supplement safety and protecting the health of consumers.
