Dietary Supplements
Step into a health foods store and you’ll likely be greeted by rows and rows of bottles filled with nutritional supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbs. Figuring out which supplements you need (or don’t need) to take can be challenging, to say the least. Time spent doing a little research with the Web sites recommended in this guide can help you sort through the myriad options available.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat are Dietary Supplements?
Use the Web sites in this section to learn what a dietary supplement is, answer some frequently ... read more »
Herbal Supplements
Herbs are plants that are consumed or used for their therapeutic properties. Read on to learn about the types of herbal supplements available, and what factors you should consider when deciding whether to take herbs.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many dietary supplement Web sites include information about vitamins and minerals, herbs and other supplements. Check the “Vitamins and Minerals” and “What are Dietary Supplements?” sections of this guide if you don’t find the information you want in this section.
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Types of herbal supplements …
AARP
presents “Herbal Supplements: Are They Safe?” Learn whether herbal supplements are considered a drug by the FDA, and what you can do to stay safe if you choose to use herbs.
Nutrition.gov
features discussions about several different types of herbal supplements, safety factors to consider when using herbal supplements and other fact sheets about the use of supplements in specific conditions (such as during menopause, or as a form of cancer prevention).
DrugDigest
maintains a comprehensive directory of herbal products and their functions.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are necessary parts of our diet. But which ones do you need and why? This ... read more »
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