Summary
In summary, dietary supplements are not drugs. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, amino acids, or other dietary ingredients. You take these products by mouth in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form to supplement your diet. Most people don't need to take vitamin supplements and are able to get all the vitamins and minerals they need by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Dietary supplements are intended to supplement the diets of special needs or deficits, but not to replace the balance of the variety of foods important to a healthy diet. Quality food intake is the best source for nutrition and well-being. |