Increase in dietary supplement use in the United States suggests a great need for clinicians to be aware of the range of supplements' quality parameters. Regulatory requirements exist, but specific… Click to show full abstract
Increase in dietary supplement use in the United States suggests a great need for clinicians to be aware of the range of supplements' quality parameters. Regulatory requirements exist, but specific quality parameters for each ingredient are not set by regulators. This article considers how clinicians can evaluate dietary supplement product quality, assess manufacturers' adherence to public quality standards, and encourage use of verification and certification programs.
               
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