Dietary Supplements
Can we prevent disease with vitamins and nutrients ?
Osteoporosis , for example , is partially associated with a long latency of vitamin D deficiency . Doctor ’ s recommend that In case of deficiency , one should consume anywhere form 1000 to 5000 IU of vitamin D daily , for at least 3 months .
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More than 50 % of American adults use dietary supplements for various conditions .
Nutraceutical quality of the supplement is very important and a relevant question when choosing vitamins because quality , purity , and potency vary tremendously from brand to brand . Some formulations of the supplements may be more physiological and some can be dangerous for one ’ s health . And at times , the cost of supplements does not reflect quality . Research on the number of supplements sold in the USA in 2015 show more than 50 brands containing illegal or strong drugs hidden under “ natural ” covers ( from phenolphtaleines to ampthetamines and steroids ).
Many questionable supplements are purchased for enhanced body building , brain function , energy pain management , sexual pleasure or weight loss . Nutraceutical regulation is generally focused on safety and labeling , but ultimately relies on what is known as Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ) regulations .
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