Dietary Supplements: Regulation, Policy Issues & Emerging Trends

Many Americans take dietary supplements with the intention of meeting their nutritional needs, as well as to improve or maintain their overall health. These consumers want accurate information on the effectiveness and proper use of dietary supplements and access to the dietary supplements of their choice. This book discusses current areas of regulatory and legislative concern, including the identification of products as dietary supplements, their role in individuals'' health and health care, and recent issues regarding supplement safety. See more