NTR 109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Gastric Bypass Surgery, Dietary Supplement, Neural Tube Defect

• School: University at Buffalo
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NTR 109
• Professor: Melissa Chabot

Document Summary

Any product intended to supplement the diet by providing one or more vitamins, mineral, herbs or amino acids. Regulation is less rigorous than for drugs. Fda regulation of supplements marketing is currently in flux. Fda approval is not needed for marketing. Sellers are not required to show evidence of. There are no federal guidelines to ensure purity, safety, or composition. No research studies required to prove safety of supplements. Once a supplement is marketed, the fda must prove it is unsafe for it to be removed from stores. Once on the market and found to be unsafe the fda can: Issue warning: ephedra example (negative effect w/ heart, pull off from market) An herb (or botanical) is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, Consult your healthcare provider before using herbal supplements. Herbs may cause serious medical problems if used in large amounts. Avoid using herbs when pregnant or nursing, unless you have consulted.