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Test Your Supplement Savvy

Advertised on TV and in magazines, displayed in grocery stores and pharmacies, and promoted widely on the Internet, dietary supplements look like just another safe and helpful consumer product on the shelf. But are they? Take this quiz to find out.

  1. A supplement labeled "natural" means that it is also:
    Mild    Without any side effects    Safe to use with other medications    None of the above
  2. Since dietary supplements are so easily available and don't require a doctor's prescription they are much safer than prescription and over-the-counter drugs and can be used to self-treat illnesses without a health professional's advice or supervision.
    True    False
  3. Testimonials in dietary supplement promotions give a good idea of the supplement's benefits and safety because they're based on firsthand accounts.
    True    False
  4. Before you start taking a dietary supplement, talk it over with a knowledgeable person such as:
    Your doctor or other health care professional    Your pharmacist    A supplement salesperson    A friend who takes them

Sources:

Federal Trade Commission
Food and Drug Administration

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

Thu, Nov 20, 2008



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