HSCI 180 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act Of 1994, Ibuprofen, Antipyretic
6 May 2015
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Chapter 12: dietary supplements and over the counter drugs drugs and food both contain chemicals that interact with the body"s physiology: are not regulated in the same ways, may be thought of as drugs but are legally classified as food products, treated differently by the food and drug administration (fda) eg. saint john"s wort (natural health product): suggested ability to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and induce sleep. Dietary supplement health and education act (dshea) of 1994 defined supplements and set regulations for safety and labeling: labeling not as accurate or precise as drug labels, potency variation; amounts listed on label are for the substance not active ingredient dosage guidelines not well established; no requirement for proof of effectiveness expanded definition of supplements to include, vitamins and minerals, herbs, concentrates, and extracts of herbs, amino acids, many forms: tablets, capsules, liquids, powders.
