The rational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in clinical medicine.
Published May 1, 2005 · J. Mechanick
The Mount Sinai journal of medicine, New York
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Abstract
The rational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals (DS/N) is based on objective evaluation of the clinical evidence as well as subjective evaluation of the risks, benefits, economic costs, and potential drug interactions. Since the use of DS/N has skyrocketed, physicians must learn about them in order to better communicate with and care for their patients. There are many evidence-based and rational uses for DS/N, but profiteering and quackery must be avoided at all costs.
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Key takeawayRational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in clinical medicine is based on objective evaluation of clinical evidence, subjective evaluation of risks, benefits, economic costs, and potential drug interactions, while avoiding profiteering and quackery.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.