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Dietary supplements
supplement Under reviewDietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet with vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other substances like enzymes and metabolites. They come in forms such as pills, capsules, powders, and liquids, designed to provide nutrients that may be insufficient in everyday diets. Unlike drugs, they do not require pre-market approval for efficacy or safety and are regulated under laws like the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, allowing claims for supporting structure or function without treating diseases.
Research summary
Scientific evidence on dietary supplements in healthy humans shows limited benefits for most common products, with large trials and meta-analyses indicating no significant reductions in risks for heart disease, cancer, cognitive decline, or mortality. Some individual supplements like high-dose vitamin E or vitamin C demonstrate potential cognitive improvements, but results are inconsistent and often require further research. Overall consensus highlights that supplements do not outperform a balanced diet for general wellness in healthy populations.
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