Archive for June, 2009
The Regulation of Dietary Supplements
One hundred years ago, the dietary supplement industry was very different from today. Production and processing were not standardized, sanitation was questionable (manufacturers had little understanding of bacterial/microbial control and refrigeration was primitive), and distribution was unregulated. The twentieth century brought many changes in how dietary supplements were handled and transported, and several laws sought [...]
Do Dietary Supplements Provide a Benefit?
While characteristics such as age and geographic location are related to dietary supplement use, the most striking characteristic about dietary supplement users is that they make health and nutrition a top priority. Therefore, it is important to consider whether people who take dietary supplements benefit from them and whether those people who might benefit from [...]