NFS284H1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gallstone, Brown Adipose Tissue, Natural Health Product
26 Oct 2016
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Natural health products include: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, herbal medicines, Nhp can be classified as an intermediate between food and drugs: purpose: body treatment + restoration, risk: self prescribed + low. Nhp are regulated by the natural and non-prescription health products directorate. Traditional nhp: marketed on the basis of documented usage of over 50 years, may not be strong scientific evidence for efficacy. Scientific nhp: marketed on the basis of strong scientific evidence or efficacy. Health canada regulates safe manufacturing practices involved in the making of the nhp: product must not be contaminated: microbial, chemical (lead, mercury, etc), or prescription. Nhp weight loss supplements are often laced with the prescription drug sibutramine which if not taken carefully increases bp, risk of cvd, and heart rate. Manufacturers may cite the health canada"s natural health products ingredient database listing of. Monographs -> if efficacy is listed in monograph = rapid approval.
