Course: Dietary Supplements: What Physicians Should Know
CME Credits: 1.00
Released: 2022-06-02
AMA and FDA share a mutual goal of increasing understanding and awareness of dietary supplement regulations so physicians can effectively counsel patients on dietary supplement use. This education module will include information on:
Current FDA regulation of supplement products, product labeling and label claims
Dietary supplement interactions with other drugs and laboratory tests
Identifying and reporting adverse events associated with dietary supplements
Engaging in risk-based conversations with patients
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Dietary Supplements: What Physicians Should Know - Part 1
This video reviews how dietary supplements are defined, regulated, and labeled, including the types of claims that are permitted.
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Dietary Supplements: What Physicians Should Know - Part 2
This video reviews the risks of taking dietary supplements, including supplement-drug interactions, laboratory test interference, and common hidden drug ingredients. The video also discusses potential adverse events associated with supplement use and how to report them to FDA. The video concludes with tips and tools for talking to patients about dietary supplements.
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What You Need to Know About Dietary Supplements
This video provides a general overview of dietary supplement regulation, labeling, claims, benefits, and risks. The video offers practical guidance for healthcare professionals and can be shared directly with patients.
Learning Objectives
1. Define dietary supplements
2. Describe how dietary supplements are regulated
3. Describe how dietary supplements are labeled and the types of claims permitted
4. Review potential interactions of dietary supplements with other supplements, medications, and laboratory tests
5. Identify adverse events and how to report them to FDA
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