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Dietary Supplements - Information - Uses - Benefits - Side Effects
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies are popular complementary or alternative products for people with arthritis. Information on the common uses, health benefits, and side effects of dietary supplements. Although supplements are regulated by the FDA as foods, they are regulated differently from drugs and other foods. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, cure, or treat disease.
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Arthri-D - What You Should Know
You may have seen the infomercial for Arthri-D. What is it and does it work for arthritis?
The Facts Of Dietary Supplements
Although dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as foods, they are regulated differently from other foods and from drugs. Whether a product is classified as a dietary supplement, conventional food, or drug is based on its intended use.
What Dietary Supplements Are You Taking?
Dietary supplements can include vitamins, minerals, herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes. With the abundance of conflicting information available about dietary supplements, it is more important than ever to talk with your doctor to help you sort the reliable information from the questionable.
Calcium Supplements - What You Should Look for in Calcium Supplements?
Calcium supplements are available without a prescription in a wide range of preparations and strengths, which can make selecting one a confusing experience. Many people ask which calcium supplement they should take. The “best” calcium supplements are those that meet your needs.
The Facts Of Botanical Dietary Supplements
A botanical is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent. Herbs are a subset of botanicals.
Herbal Supplements And Arthritis Drugs Can Be Dangerous Mix
Not all supplements are safe if you are taking arthritis medications. According to a study in the May 2005 issue of Annals of The Rheumatic Diseases.
What Are Supplements?
A brief explanation and fast facts about supplements.
DHEA - What is DHEA? (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
A brief explanation and fast facts about DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone). DHEA has been helpful in reducing fatigue, improving thinking difficulties, and improving quality of life in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Vitamin C and Arthritis: Opposite Findings for OA and RA
Two studies have opposite findings regarding the relationship between vitamin C and arthritis.
Top 5 Steps to Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) offers 5 steps which are important for preventing osteoporosis, when used in combination. It is never too early or too late to start your prevention program.
Nutritional Supplements for Bones & Joints
Natural supplements can strengthen cartilage and joints resulting in improved flexibility, bone strength, and pain relief. Natural dietary supplements have become popular alternative treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis.
Can You Deduct Nonprescription Drugs / Supplements On Your Taxes?
What is the proper tax treatment of items such as: over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, herbal remedies, nicotine patches, contact lens solution, bandages, toothpaste and other medical supplies?
Arthritis Foundation: Supplement Guide
Dietary supplements, herbs and other natural substances can be useful for arthritis, but you have to use them wisely. Use this guide to learn the basics and keep yourself safe, from the Arthritis Foundation.
Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide
FDA's current thinking on dietary supplement labeling.
Are You Taking Convenience Supplements or Synergistic Formulas?
Convenience foods are a part of our diet, so why not convenience supplements, from AHHA.org.
Potential Herb / Supplement / Drug Interactions
Herbs and other supplements can be powerful medicine: They can interact with each other, and with prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may be taking. Be sure you are aware of all the possible effects before you take supplements. Here are some common interactions, from the Arthritis Foundation.
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