ReviewCritical reviews in food science and nutrition2020
Current regulatory guidelines and resources to support research of dietary supplements in the United States.
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70 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Therapeutic Effect of Natural Products and Dietary Supplements on Aflatoxin-Induced Nephropathy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Dietary Supplements Consumed During Pregnancy and Lactation and Child Neurodevelopment: A Systematic Review.The Journal of nutrition · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic review and evidence-based analysis of ingredients in popular male testosterone and erectile dysfunction supplements.International journal of impotence research · 2021Pooled it
- An Analysis of Popular Online Erectile Dysfunction Supplements.The journal of sexual medicine · 2019Pooled it
- Natural Product Use Among Veterans with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study of Attitudes and Communication with Healthcare Providers.Journal of general internal medicine · 2024Trial
- Multivitamins in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease: the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomized clinical trial.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022Trial
- Microalgae as Novel Food Resources: Technological Breakthroughs, Application Bottlenecks, and Future Pathways.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Therapeutic Applications of Natural Products in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Preclinical Pharmacological Actions of Alpinetin and Pinocembrin-A Comparative Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative Review.Nutrition reviews · 2026Review
- Genesis, Health Benefits, and Future Perspectives of Probiotics: Exploring Endogenous and Exogenous Classes, Innovations, and Research Gaps.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Review
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- Why Clinical Trials of Microbiome-Targeted Interventions Often Fail to Support Health Claims: A Commentary on Probiotics and Translational Design.Microorganisms · 2026Article
- Enhanced lycopene fortification in eggs using poultry feed containing a carotenoid-oil preparation derived from metabolically engineered baker's yeast.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Regulation of Food Supplements and Pharmacists' Responsibility in Professional Practice: A Review.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Drug-Induced Liver Injury with Novel Fat Burner AlbutarexV2 in an Active Duty Sailor.Military medicine · 2026Article
- Dietary supplements in integrative oncology.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Hibernation-Inspired Innovations in Biomedicine: Addressing Aging, Chronic Diseases, and Critical Care.Canadian journal of zoology · 2026Article
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Abstract
The U.S. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) established the regulatory framework for dietary supplements as foods through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). DSHEA outlined the legal definition, labeling requirements, and process for adverse event reporting for dietary supplements. FDA also issued formal guidance on current Good Manufacturing Practice to ensure that processes for preparation, packaging, labeling, and storage of supplements and ingredients are documented and meet specifications to ensure purity, composition, and strength. However, efficacy of dietary supplements is not required under U.S. law. Despite regulations to improve the marketplace, many challenges remain; as a result, the quality and safety of products available can be highly variable, especially for botanical and herbal products. The ability of regulators to successfully carry out their mission is hampered by the sheer number of products and manufacturing facilities and a lack of analytical methods for all ingredients and products in the marketplace, this is especially difficult for herbal and botanical dietary supplements. Safety issues continue to exist such as adulteration and contamination, especially with specific product types (i.e. body building, sexual enhancement). Thus, a need remains for continued efforts and improved techniques to assess the quality of dietary supplements, especially with regard to purity, bioavailability, and safety. This review will highlight the existing American regulatory framework for dietary supplements and will describe the remaining regulatory barriers to ensuring that safe and high-quality dietary supplements are offered in the marketplace.
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