...Dietary Supplements Report What’s in a bottle? Dietary supplement is a good topic that affects the nutrition of the user. This topic is great for the public interest. When you are in the store, on the internet, or just talking to a friend, you may hear about dietary supplements and the claims of benefits for health, how risky can the supplement be, the government’s regulations surrounding the supplements, and a health condition associated with the supplement. A dietary supplement is a substance you can eat or drink. It can be vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other plants, amino acids, or a combination of the substances. These supplements can be in a form of a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They are a supplement to a diet, which means you add it to your diet so do not consider it as a substitution for food. Dietary supplements can be found in grocery stores, health food stores, pharmacies, on the internet, and by mail. People take dietary supplements for health- related reasons. Makers of dietary supplements cannot tell the user that the supplement can treat, cure, prevent or diagnose diseases. The benefits for dietary supplements is that the user can get all the nutrients that is needed for a balanced diet, it can be used to treat risk factors. The supplements provide additional nutrients that is needed in a balanced diet that the user would not have got if they weren’t taking a dietary supplement. Certain health conditions can cause the body to develop and insufficient...
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...Dietary Supplements Report Wendy Herring SCI/241 June 24, 2012 Beatrice Olanihun Dietary Supplements Report Dietary supplements, do people need them? What are the benefits and/or risks of taking them? Does the government regulate them like they do prescription medications? Do dietary supplements help with diseases or ailments and do they have risks attached to them? Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances intended to improve the diet. They come in several different forms; pills, capsules, powders and liquids. (Dietary Supplements, 2012) There are proven benefits from taking dietary supplements; when a proper diet is not followed daily the body needs dietary supplements to ensure it is receiving all the nutrients necessary to function properly. Vitamin D, A and calcium are necessary for bone health, they both help to keep the bones strong and they help prevent bone loss. Vitamin A also supports vision. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system and assists in repairing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Pregnant women may get a recommendation from their doctor to take a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of birth defects for their child. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can impair the body’s ability to heal and protect it; a multivitamin for anyone that does not eat a proper diet as recommended by the food pyramid is probably a good choice. The choice to take dietary supplements...
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...1 Dietary Supplements Report 2 A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that is intended to supplement the diet and that contains one or more "dietary ingredients." The "dietary ingredients" in these products may include: * vitamins * minerals * herbs or other botanicals * amino acids * other substances found in the human diet, such as enzymes Dietary supplements must be labeled as such and must not be represented for use as a conventional food or as the sole item of a meal or the diet. One way to distinguish dietary supplements from conventional foods is by looking at the nutrition information on the label of the product. Conventional foods must have a "Nutrition Facts" panel on their labels, but dietary supplements must have a "Supplement Facts" panel. Some supplements can help assure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients; others may help you reduce the risk of disease. However, supplements should not replace the variety of foods that are important to a healthful diet so, be sure you eat a variety of foods as well. Unlike drugs, supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. That means supplements should not make claims, such as “reduces arthritic pain” or “treats heart disease.” 3 Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. This could...
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...Dietary Supplements Report 08/25/2013 SCI 241 It is important that the body receives all the required nutrients on a daily basis in order to function properly. When a diet is low in a specific nutrient, or nutrients, dietary supplements can be taken in order to achieve the recommended daily amount of each nutrient. Dietary supplements are minerals, vitamins, or amino acids. All of these are nutrients that are found in food. Dietary supplements come in the form of a capsule, such as a soft gel or gel cap, pills, or tablets. These dietary supplements can be taken for different reasons depending on the need. Although taking dietary supplements cannot cure diseases, taking these supplements can contribute to health maintenance and the well-being of one’s health. There are many health benefits of taking dietary supplements on a daily basis. Each dietary supplement offers something different than the next. Identifying individual needs as far as which nutrients should be increased in a diet is the key to determining which dietary supplements should be taken. For example, if a person suffers from a weak immune system, he or she may want to consider taking Vitamin C or Echinacea supplements. Both of these dietary supplements help to strengthen the immune system. As a result the person consuming these supplements are less like to become sick as easily; and if he or she does become sick, the immune system can fight off the sickness in a shorter amount of time. Another benefit...
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...researchandmarkets.com/reports/2359101/ Indian Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017 Description: India is the most potential market for Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplement products. The burgeoning affluent middle class population in the country is increasingly becoming health conscious. The awareness about the positive impact of using nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is the new phenomenon among the young Indians. In India nearly 400 million people belong to the middle class and have the disposable income which made them capable to buy nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. It is an inevitable fact that affluence is one of the causes of lifestyle diseases, which nutraceuticals and dietary supplements often address. Over the past five years (2008-2012), the Indian Nutraceuticals Market has been growing at a rapid pace. The Indian Nutraceuticals market is the fastest growing sector among other sectors of Indian food and Phamaceuticals market and is expected to sustain its growth in the coming years. Indian Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017 is a comprehensive research that contains detail statistics, indepth analysis, and quality research on Indian Nutraceuticals Market. The report categorizes Indian Nutraceuticals Market into three segments such as Functional Foods Market, Functional Beverages Market, and Dietary Supplements Market to provide a detailed overview of past and present performance of each segment. The segment-wise future outlook has been given in the report which...
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...Dietary Supplements Report Mildred Simon SCI/241 August 25, 2013 Professor Lori Jumps Dietary Supplements Report There are several dietary supplements on today’s market. Dietary supplements adds the nutrients the body needs for energy and health. Most nutrients come from food products. Often time people do not eat healthy foods to intake the proper amount of vitamins and minerals the body needs to function. This is where dietary supplements come in. Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements are health products taken to ensure the body gets its minimum required vitamins and minerals. Dietary Supplements contain “hormone-like compound enzymes, extracts from glands, herbs, amino acids, minerals and all important vitamins” (Dietary Supplement & Vitamins.com, 2013, p.1). Dietary Supplements can be purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor. It comes in different forms such as liquids, pills, gels, powder, or capsules. It is a supplement that helps promote a healthier life. Benefits and Risk Dietary Supplements are beneficial in many ways. They help reduce chronic illnesses, strengthens the immune system, stabilize moods, and improve body appearance. They also help maintain good health and energy levels. There also can be some risk factors if taken in large dosage or in combination with other elements. “For example, the fat-soluble vitamins A and D can build up to toxic levels in your body when taken in large doses over long periods of...
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...Industry Insight Nutraceuticals February 2008 4th & 5th Floghts, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034, India Tel: +91-40-23430303-05, Fax: +91-40-23430201, E-mail: info@cygnusindia.com Website: www.cygnusindia.com Disclaimer: All information contained in this report has been obtained from sources believed to be accurate by Cygnus Business Consulting & Research (Cygnus). While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, Cygnus makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any such information. The information contained herein may be changed without notice. All information should be considered solely as statements of opinion and Cygnus will not be liable for any loss incurred by users from any use of the publication or contents Industry Insight-Nutraceuticals SYNOPSIS Along with the growing healthcare industry in India there is an emerging trend in growing consumerism for ‘Fast Moving Healthcare Goods (FMHG)’; worldwide known as Nutraceuticals, which are by definition, ingredients with human health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In this report, Cygnus has considered nutraceuticals along with functional foods to estimate the total market of nutraceuticals, both for global and Indian market. According to Cygnus estimates, nutraceuticals market in 2007 was INR18.75 billion and expected to grow at 20% CAGR to achieve a market size of INR27 billion in 2009. Global nutraceuticals market is estimated...
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...Dietary Supplements 1 Dietary Supplements Report SCI/241 Sharen Washington October 7, 2012 Andrew Lachut Dietary Supplements 2 Dietary Supplements Report Like many people around the world will take some sort of daily dietary supplements to add in hopes that we receive the essentials that our bodies requires and need. Nevertheless, because our bodies vary from one another what might work for one may not work well for the other. There may be extenuating circumstances or conditions that person may have that would prevent them from may cause ri A dietary supplement is a food or nutritional addendum that was destined to improve the health of people that did not receive the necessary nutrients for the body to stay healthy. Dietary supplements come in capsule, pills, liquid, and powder form. The body requires certain nutrients on a daily bases because some nutrients do not stay in the body long, thus dietary supplements are used. People use some supplements that come in the pills, liquid, powder, and capsule forms and labeled as such. People use Dietary supplements to help or add to their diets and provide the necessary nutrients that may be missing or lacking in their diets. Many different types of dietary supplement like your vitamins and minerals have major nutrients to help the body to stay on course. There are herbal supplements that...
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...Taking Advantage of a Broken System Regulation of dietary supplements in the United States has been flawed since congress labeled what can be labeled as a dietary supplement. Dietary supplements, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, concentrates, or extracts. Using them multiple times a week, these supplements could be a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Americans use dietary supplements as a way to receive results instantly by ingesting many forms of supplements for things ranging from increased memory to hair growth. Some people might see it as a relatively cheap and convenient way to help relieve issues without the use of prescription drugs, but they must wake up...
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...Dietary Supplements Report Dietary supplements, do people need them? What are the benefits and/or risks of taking them? Does the government regulate them like they do prescription medications? Do dietary supplements help with diseases or ailments and do they have risks attached to them? Dietary supplements are vithgfdsaamins, minerals, herbs and other substances intended to improve the diet. They come in several different forms; pills, capsules, powders and liquids. (Dietary Supplements, 2012) There are proven benefits from hgfdsataking dietary supplements; when a proper diet is not followed daily the body needs dietary supplements to ensure it is receiving all the nunjhgfdstrients necessary to function properly. Vitamin D, A and calcium are necessary for bone health, they both help to keep the bones strong and they help prevent bone loss. Vitamin A also supports vision. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system and assists in repairing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Pregnant women may get a recommendation from their doctor to take a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of birth defects for their child. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can impair the body’s ability to heal and prothgfdsaect it; a multivitamin for anyone that does not eat a proper diet as recommended by the food pyramid is probably a good choice. The choice to take dietary supplements is an individual choice however; there are...
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...Autumn Internship Report, Sep – Nov 2010 Research related work Research report preparation on the Nutraceuticals Sector Objective – Nutraceuticals are substances that offer nutrition beyond standard diet and include both fortified foods and beverages marketed by FMCG companies as well as dietary supplements that are mainly sold by pharmaceutical companies. Nutraceuticals is an emerging sector in India, and o3 Capital is looking at active participation in this space going forward. o3 Capital has a strong focus on research and such sector reports are often used to showcase the company’s capabilities to both potential client as well as investors. The main objective of this assignment was to prepare a comprehensive report on the sector that can eventually be used as part of client pitches and investor documents. The project also involved preparing brief profiles of key players in the sector to facilitate future business development activities in this space, and compilation of major global transactions in order to analyse transaction metrics and potential Scope – Following was the broad scope of the report 1. Overview of the global nutraceuticals market covering 1.1. Market Size and Growth 1.2. Key Markets 2. Detailed section on the Indian Nutraceuticals market covering 2.1. Market Size and Growth 2.2. Key Segments 2.3. Drivers 2.4. Challenges 2.5. Emerging product categories 3. Comparables Analysis and Investment Activity 3.1. Global Comparables 3.2. Global M&A Transaction...
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...FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS IN PENANG ISLAND OOI SAY KEAT Research report in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am grateful. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia for giving me the opportunity to accomplish this Master of Business Administration course. It has been a pleasant and remarkable experience in my life. My deepest appreciation goes to my supervisor, Dr. Azizah Omar on her unlimited guidance, encouragement and support in steering me through this research. Without her valuable advice and assistance, I may not materialize and complete this research timely. I am also grateful to Mr. Shahidan, for his advice at the early stage of this research. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my course mates for their constructive comments and criticisms, which helped me get to where I am. Not forgetting also, my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues for their generous time to provide insightful comments. Support from you all has not gone unnoticed. Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to my parents, family members and friends for their support and understanding throughout my post graduate study. Their unconditional love, patience and encouragement have made this research and my MBA course possible. Thank you so much...
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...investigation into the dietary supplements OxyELITE Pro. Due to the growing number of acute non-viral hepatitis and liver failure in Hawaii, all dietary supplements labeled as OxyELITE Pro and VERSA-1, have consequetly been removed from shelves. So far, there have been twenty nine reported cases of acute non-viral hepatitis with an unknown cause identified. The DOH has confirmed that twenty four of these cases share a connecting link to the dietary supplement known as OxyElite Pro. Currently, eleven of the twenty nine cases have been hospitalized with acute hepatitis. Two of the eleven cases have received liver transplants, and one person has died. The FDA is advising consumers to discontinue the use of any dietary supplement products labeled as Oxy Elite Pro, and VERSA-1, until the investigation closes. OxyElite Pro and VERSA-1 are distributed by USP Labs LLC of Dallas, Texas. They are sold nationwide, through an extensive range of distribution networks. USP Labs products can be founds on the internet, as well as retail outlets that sell dietary supplements. Last week, the FDA sent a warning letter to USPlabs saying its OxyElite Pro supplement contained 2 ingredients, aegeline and methylhexanamine, that has no prior history in dietary supplements, and has not been properly tested for safety. Methylhexanamine, also known as DMAA, 3-dimethylamylamine, or geranium extract, is an amphetamine derivative ingredient found illegally in some dietary supplements and often marketed...
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... Dietary Supplements Report June 2, 2013 Kristine Ellsworth HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT DIETART SUPPLEMENTS You've heard about them, have probably used them, and have even recommended them to friends or family. But how much do you really know about dietary supplements. Yes, some can be beneficial to your health — but taking supplements can also involve health risks. Here I am about to tell my readers important information that you can share with your family and friends about Dietary Supplements! Dietary supplements refer to vitamins, minerals and other substances available in the form of a pill, gum, lozenge, drops or injections and intended for human consumption. Dietary supplements are available at health food stores, vitamin shops and even in doctor's offices. While their purpose is to provide health benefits, supplements should never be used as a substitute for nutrients found in foods or medication prescribed by your doctor. Dietary Supplements are vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes (see box at right). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules...
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...Unit 5 1.1 Define the following types of abuse Physical: The physical ill treatment of a person which may or may not cause physical injury. Physical abuse can also occur when people are not provided with adequate care and support, causing them unjustifiable physical discomfort. Sexual abuse: Sexual abuse includes acts which involve physical contact or non-physical contact. Contact abuse can include rape, sexual assault,and touching in a sexual way. Non-contact abuse can include people being forced to be photographed naked or made to let other people look at their body. Emotional/Psychological abuse: There is usually a psychological element to all forms of abuse. It may involve; The abuser acting in a calm but destructive manner, humiliating a person, treating a person as a child, and, indifference to the needs of a person. Financial abuse: This involves a persons funds or possessions being taken or used inappropriately by a third party. Institutional abuse: This can involve practices of abuse in an institutionalised environment, for example, where the rights of the person using the service are denied. This can involve, amongst other things, ignoring other forms of abuse, abuse by one or more staff member or staff misusing any power they may have over the people using their services. Self neglect and neglect by others: This is the deliberate withholding of, or intentional failure to provide a necessary level of care and support for an adult to meet his...
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