The Controversy with Vitamins and Supplements HW499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health and Wellness

What are Dietary Supplements  Dietary supplements are  Complements the food we eat  Is made up of one or more dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and more.  Is provided in the form of a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid.  There are two main types of dietary supplements  Vitamins and Minerals  Herbal/Botanical  Dietary supplements are  Complements the food we eat  Is made up of one or more dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and more.  Is provided in the form of a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid.  There are two main types of dietary supplements  Vitamins and Minerals  Herbal/Botanical (HelpGuide.Or g)

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements  Contains Micronutrients – helps maintain proper body functions  Different vitamins will support different body functions.  Example: Vitamin A helps to support vision and bone growth  Is intended to help people reach optimal nutrient levels of nutrition.  Contains Micronutrients – helps maintain proper body functions  Different vitamins will support different body functions.  Example: Vitamin A helps to support vision and bone growth  Is intended to help people reach optimal nutrient levels of nutrition.

Herbal/Botanical Supplements  Supplements that are typically used for medicinal purposes  Has been used since Primitive times as ways of healing  Still used in many cultures in today’s society  Has been used to treat ailments such as:  Anxiety, depression, weight loss, and more  Supplements that are typically used for medicinal purposes  Has been used since Primitive times as ways of healing  Still used in many cultures in today’s society  Has been used to treat ailments such as:  Anxiety, depression, weight loss, and more Ybertaud9,2013

Supplements should…  BE Taken if…  Women looking to get pregnant (Calcium)  Pregnant/Lactating Women (Calcium/Vitamin D)  Vegetarians  Those who often consume processed/fast foods  Those who avoid specific foods,  People with eating disorders  BE Taken if…  Women looking to get pregnant (Calcium)  Pregnant/Lactating Women (Calcium/Vitamin D)  Vegetarians  Those who often consume processed/fast foods  Those who avoid specific foods,  People with eating disorders  NOT BE Taken…  As a cure all  To supplement nutrients from healthy foods  To fix malnutrition  If you are already getting the recommend amount of nutrients.  In extreme doses due to poisoning (HelpGuide.Or g)

Are they Safe?  Yes – if taken properly  People can get sick of taking toxic amount of doses  May not be beneficial when combined with other medications  Its important to conduct research before purchasing – many companies boast benefits of cure – all's and instant gratification which is normally not the case  Yes – if taken properly  People can get sick of taking toxic amount of doses  May not be beneficial when combined with other medications  Its important to conduct research before purchasing – many companies boast benefits of cure – all's and instant gratification which is normally not the case

Tips to Remember When Purchasing Supplements  Supplement manufactures are NOT required to study for product safety  U.S. manufactures must abide by FDA’s GMP, but may be voluntary  Health claims on labels are not approved by FDA  Daily Value refers to daily recommended intake of specific nutrient  Supplement manufactures are NOT required to study for product safety  U.S. manufactures must abide by FDA’s GMP, but may be voluntary  Health claims on labels are not approved by FDA  Daily Value refers to daily recommended intake of specific nutrient (HelpGuide.Or g)

References  Ybertaud9. (2013). Health Benefits of Vitamins minerals/ minerals/  HelpGuide.Org. (n.d.). Dietary Supplements. Retrieved June 24, 2015, from  Ybertaud9. (2013). Health Benefits of Vitamins minerals/ minerals/  HelpGuide.Org. (n.d.). Dietary Supplements. Retrieved June 24, 2015, from