| Nutritional Supplements can be a safe way to help | | | | words, 'Dietary Supplement.' Generally, you can see |
| your body receive the nutrients that it needs. But | | | | these words on the front of the label, along with the |
| how do we know exactly what we are getting from | | | | brand name of the product itself. Sometimes you |
| a nutritional supplement? The simple answer is the | | | | may find the amount of pills that the bottle contains |
| Label. Outside of the actual supplement itself, the | | | | on the front of the label as well. |
| label is the most important part of a Nutritional | | | | The back of the label contains the important |
| Supplement. It tells us everything we need to know | | | | information regarding the ingredients of the product. |
| about the product, and what we are going to be | | | | Here you will find the amount of pills that are in the |
| putting in our bodies if we take it. This article will help | | | | supplement, as well as the dosage. In addition to this, |
| you better understand what is on a Dietary | | | | you will find a list of all of the ingredients that the |
| Supplement label, and why it must be disclosed. | | | | product contains. This is where you can determine |
| Unlike prescription drugs, Dietary Supplements do not | | | | what is actually in the product, and whether or not |
| have to be registered with or tested by the FDA. | | | | the supplement is right for your needs. Next to each |
| Therefore, the FDA does not regulate the | | | | of the ingredients you will also find the amounts that |
| effectiveness of a Nutritional Supplement. However, | | | | are present in the product. Many labels will include the |
| the FDA does regulate the 'quality' of the | | | | Daily Value is one has been established. The units of |
| supplement, and the ingredients that it contains. | | | | measurement can vary from ingredient to ingredient |
| In 1994, the U.S. Congress passed the Dietary | | | | based on the amount present. |
| Supplement Health and Education Act. This act helped | | | | In addition to this, you may find some sort of |
| improve the safety and transparency of information | | | | disclaimer on the label. As mentioned previously, the |
| of Dietary Supplements. In addition to this, the U.S. | | | | FDA does not regulate the effectiveness of Dietary |
| government passed a set of guidelines referred to as | | | | Supplements. It is likely that you will see some sort |
| the Dietary Supplements current Good Manufacturing | | | | of disclaimer along the lines of, "This product is not |
| Practices to help further protect consumers. These | | | | intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any diseases or |
| laws together require that manufacturers abide by a | | | | illnesses." |
| set of guidelines when producing Nutritional | | | | Now that you have a better understanding of what |
| Supplements. Additionally, these acts require that | | | | is on the label of Health Supplement, you will be able |
| Dietary Supplement labels contain the words 'Dietary | | | | to make a more informed decision when considering |
| Supplement.' The two sets of laws also state that a | | | | one. It is best to consult your physician before |
| Dietary Supplement accurately displays the | | | | starting a supplement program, as they will be able |
| ingredients that the product contains. Based on what | | | | to determine if a product is right for your needs. |
| we know from these laws, we can now fully | | | | Always remember to read the label before you make |
| understand what is on the label of a Health | | | | a decision, because it will tell you almost everything |
| Supplement. | | | | you need to know about a Nutritional Supplement. |
| As mentioned previously, the label must contain the | | | | |