PS268 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Natural Health Product, Horsepower, Herbalism
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Chapter 12 natural health products and over-the-counter drugs. Common psychoactive nhps: st. john"s wort, s-adenosyl-l-methionine (same, ginko bilba, caffeine, weight control products, sleep aids. Same: naturally found in the body, active form of amino acid methionine, treatment for depression & support healthy mood balance, better than placebo, as effective as tricyclic antidepressants, not much research done. Tylenol ultra relief 65mg caffeine per capsule: but not intended to be used as stimulants. Issue: fat remains in bowel & cause loose, oily stool & flatulence: no weight control nhps are effective in weight loss. We know by 2 ways: look at various brands of same product most list same ingredients, health canada website lists doses and ingredients of all otc brands many similarities. Regulation of over-the-counter products: notice of compliance (noc): required from health canada before otc or prescription drug can be sold; assessment of safety & effectiveness, effectiveness: drug provides significant relief as claimed.
