It’s Supplementary: The Pros and Cons of Supplement Use for Older Adults
Q. What must be added on the package of all FDA approved dietary supplements?
In order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a “dietary ingredient,” it must be one or any combination of the following substances:
Table of Contents
- Q. What must be added on the package of all FDA approved dietary supplements?
- Q. Are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA?
- Q. How does supplements affect the body?
- Q. Can natural supplements have side effects?
- Q. What natural supplements should not be taken together?
- Q. Can I take two vitamins at the same time?
- Q. What happens if you accidentally take 2 multivitamins in one day?
- a vitamin,
- a mineral,
- an herb or other botanical,
- an amino acid,
Q. Are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA?
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have.
- The Pros:
- Supplements may just be easier.
- High cost of high-quality fresh produce.
- Dietary habits are hard to adjust.
- The Cons:
- Supplements are intended to be just as their name suggests: supplementary.
- Supplements are not neutral.
Q. How does supplements affect the body?
However, because they contain active ingredients, they can also cause unwanted effects, such as elevated blood pressure, racing or irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, or digestive symptoms.
Q. Can natural supplements have side effects?
Herbal products can pose unexpected risks because many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong effects in the body. For example, taking a combination of herbal supplements or using supplements together with prescription drugs could lead to harmful, even life-threatening results.
Q. What natural supplements should not be taken together?
Some of the most problematic substances are herbal products that are widely known, such as St. John’s wort and Ginkgo biloba. According to the report, herbals such as sage, flax seed, cranberry, goji berry, chamomile, and green tea can interact with some cardiovascular drugs and cause bleeding.
Q. Can I take two vitamins at the same time?
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking similar vitamin products together can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects. Many multivitamin products also contain minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
Q. What happens if you accidentally take 2 multivitamins in one day?
If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose, there shouldn’t be a toxicity concern, but vitamin overdose can occur when taking more than recommended amounts of multivitamin supplements. We’d suggest checking in with your health care provider in this event.
