NCCIH Biologically-Based Practices and Food Supplements

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According to the passage, what is the definition of a dietary supplement?

Products taken by injection and intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplement products.

Products taken topically and intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplement products.

Products taken by mouth and intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplement products. (correct)

Products taken through inhalation and intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplement products.

What are some of the different forms that dietary supplements can come in?

Injections, inhalations, and topical applications.

Extracts, concentrates, tablets, capsules, gel caps, liquids, and powders. (correct)

Only liquids and powders.

Only tablets and capsules.

What is the purpose of chelation therapy?

To treat or prevent specific diseases.

To increase the absorption of nutrients in the body.

To remove metals, mainly used for heavy metal poisoning. (correct)

To promote general health and detoxify the body.

Which of the following diets is characterized by a focus on plant-based foods and healthy fats?

Mediterranean diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the paleo diet?

More protein and fibers, and less carbohydrates. Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for the regulation of dietary supplements in the United States?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements?

Ensuring the safety of their products before going to market Signup and view all the answers

Which organization warns the public about unregistered food supplements and products?

Food and Drug Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the most used type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) according to BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies?

Vitamins and minerals Signup and view all the answers

How does the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) define one domain of complementary and alternative medicine?

Use of substances found in nature to strengthen, heal, and balance the body Signup and view all the answers

How are substances like herbs, foods, and vitamins classified in the context of CAM?

As dietary supplements Signup and view all the answers

What is one focus area of dietary supplements according to the text?

Strengthening, healing, and balancing the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used domain of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) according to the NCBI?

Biologically-based practices Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults in the US employed biologically-based CAM, according to the information provided?

38% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a biologically-based practice according to the NCCIH?

Meditation techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a botanical according to the text?

A plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent Signup and view all the answers

According to the FDA Philippines, what is a food or dietary supplement?

A processed food product that helps supplement the diet Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word "pro" mean in the context of probiotics?

Promoting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main legal basis for regulating dietary supplements in the United States?

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1994 Signup and view all the answers

Under which act are dietary supplements defined as products intended to supplement the diet?

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 Signup and view all the answers

Which act amended the FD&C Act to include specific provisions for dietary supplements?

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to take dietary supplements on an empty stomach?

To avoid upsetting the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 distinguish dietary supplements from?

Conventional foods and drugs Signup and view all the answers

In terms of regulations, what is the primary focus of countries regarding food, drugs, and dietary supplements?

Safety and efficacy Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the FDA in the Philippines strongly advise the public regarding dietary supplements?

Dietary supplements are not meant to replace prescribed drugs and medicines, especially for chronic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main legal basis for the regulation of dietary supplements in the Philippines according to the passage?

Republic Act 3720 - Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1963 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the passage advises against taking dietary supplements if you are pregnant or nursing?

Dietary supplements are not well tested in pregnant or nursing women. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of dietary supplements?

To provide additional nutrients to support food intake. Signup and view all the answers

Which act amended the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in the Philippines to include specific provisions for dietary supplements?

Republic Act 9711 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dietary Supplements

Defined by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994 as products taken by mouth to supplement the diet.
Includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplement products.
Different forms of dietary supplements: extracts, concentrates, tablets, capsules, gel caps, liquids, and powders.

Biological Based Treatments (BBT)

Includes chelation therapy and diet therapy.
Chelation therapy aims to remove metals, mainly used for heavy metal poisoning.
Diet therapy uses specialized dietary regimens to treat or prevent specific diseases, promote general health, and detoxify the body.

Types of Diets

Macrobiotic diet: consists largely of vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and cereals.
Paleo diet: consists of more protein and fibers, and less carbohydrates.
Mediterranean diet: mainly consists of plant-based foods and healthy fats.
Low-carbohydrates diet: consists more of proteins, fats, and vegetables.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Responsible for regulating dietary supplements.
Manufacturers and distributors are responsible for ensuring product safety before market release.

Warning from FDA

FDA warns against purchasing and consuming unregistered food supplements and food products, including:
- Garden's Secret 16 in 1 Turmeric
- Turmeric Miracle Herb
- Gerry's Mangosteen Tea
- Paradise Vitamin D3 5000 IU Dietary Supplement
- 21st Century Standardized Saw Palmetto Extract Dietary Supplement
- Laci le Beau Super Dieter's Tea Lemon Mint Herbal Dietary Supplement
- Laci le Beau Super Dieter's Tea Acai Berry Herbal Dietary Supplement
- California Gold Nutrition Collagen Up 5000 Marine Sourced Collagen Peptides + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Dietary Supplement

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Biological Based Therapies (BBT) is one of the five domains of CAM.
BBT is the most used CAM, with vitamins and minerals being the most used type.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Defines biological-based practices as the use of substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins to strengthen, heal, and balance the body.
These substances are broadly classified as dietary supplements.

Definition of Biologically-Based Practices

Includes herbs and botanicals, probiotics, diets, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids.
Natural products include herbs and botanicals, vitamins and minerals, probiotics, and dietary supplements.

Food or Dietary Supplements

Defined by Administrative Order No. 2014-0029 as processed food products that help supplement the diet.
May contain dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other dietary substances made from plant, animal, natural, or artificial matter.
May take various forms, including liquids, capsules, pills, tablets, powders, and gels.
Not marketed as a conventional food or as a replacement for drugs and medicines.

Biologically-Based Therapy

Most used of all the CAM domains in recent years.
Used for treating domestic illnesses, heart diseases, antineoplastic, and selected chronic diseases.
38% of adults and 12% of children employed biologically-based CAM in the US.

Herbs and Botanicals

A botanical is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent.
Herbs are a subset of botanicals.

Probiotics

Live microorganisms that may help prevent and treat some illnesses by promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system.
Greek "pro" means promoting.
Avoid taking on an empty stomach to prevent upsetting the stomach.
Don't take more than the recommended dose.

Regulation of Dietary Supplements

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (FD&C Act) formed the basis for regulation of dietary supplements in the US.
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) amended the FD&C Act, including specific provisions for dietary supplements.
In the Philippines, Republic Act 3720 (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1963) and Republic Act 9711 (Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009) provide the legal framework for regulating dietary supplements.

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Learn about biologically-based practices including herbs, botanicals, probiotics, diets, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, and natural products. Understand the definition of food or dietary supplements according to Administrative Order No. 2014-0029 as processed food products that supplement the diet with vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other substances.