PS268 Study Guide - Final Guide: Oxidative Stress, Caffeine, Paracetamol
Document Summary
Health canada establishes standards for food/drug safety under authority of food and drugs act fda, and pursues regulatory mandate under food and drug regulations. Nhps are substances formulated, packaged, or promoted in a manner similar to drugs but are classified and regulated as foods, probiotics, amino acids, essential fatty acids. Vitamines, mineral supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathid meds, chinese and ayurvedic meds. Growth in demand fueled by (1) increased interest in food to prevent/treat illness, (2) growing belief that nhps are better than chemical drugs, (3) aggressive multilevel marketing organiations. Drug manufacturers have to demonstrate drug is (1) safe when used as intended, (2) effective. Food manufacturers only have to demonstrate its safe and nhp providers don"t need to provide proof of claims or info on contraindications, side effects, or toxicities. 71% of canadians regularly use nhps, 38% on daily basis. Must be backed by evidence inc. clinical trials, references to published studies, traditional resources.
