Hollenstein J. Understanding Dietary Supplements

University Press of Mississippi, 2007. — 126 p.A book that explains what nutritional (or dietary) supplements are.For many consumers, taking one or more dietary supplements is a natural addition to a healthy lifestyle. The decision to take a dietary supplement may be based on the recommendation of a doctor, a dietitian, or a friend. Television, newspaper, magazine, or website stories, and persuasive marketing materials in the pharmacy or supermarket may sway buyers.Information regarding dietary supplements abounds but can be misleading or contradictory. Understanding Dietary Supplements is a guide to making informed choices.Included here, the full text of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994-the model for the FDA's regulation of dietary supplements-affords guidance to deciphering labels and determining value. Understanding Dietary Supplements is an easy-to-use guide to a much demanded but often misunderstood group of products.