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Dietary supplements are products that are intended to provide additional nutrients to the body or to supplement the diet. | Dietary supplements are products that are intended to provide additional nutrients to the body or to supplement the diet. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
They come in various forms, such as capsules, tablets, powders, and liquids, and can contain [[vitamins]], [[minerals]], [[herbs]], [[amino acids]], [[enzymes]], or other ingredients. Dietary supplements are popular, with more than half of adults in the United States taking them regularly. However, there are concerns about their safety and efficacy, and consumers should be aware of the risks and benefits of using these products. | They come in various forms, such as capsules, tablets, powders, and liquids, and can contain [[vitamins]], [[minerals]], [[herbs]], [[amino acids]], [[enzymes]], or other ingredients. Dietary supplements are popular, with more than half of adults in the United States taking them regularly. However, there are concerns about their safety and efficacy, and consumers should be aware of the risks and benefits of using these products. | ||
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* [[colon cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large intestine (the tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other). | * [[colon cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large intestine (the tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other). | ||
* [[colorectal cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). | * [[colorectal cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). | ||
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* [[columnar cell]] A type of cell that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body. | * [[columnar cell]] A type of cell that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body. | ||
* [[commercial preparation]] A product such as a drug or dietary supplement made in large quantities to be sold. | * [[commercial preparation]] A product such as a drug or dietary supplement made in large quantities to be sold. | ||
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* [[mitigate]] To make milder or less painful. | * [[mitigate]] To make milder or less painful. | ||
* [[mortality]] The rate of death. | * [[mortality]] The rate of death. | ||
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* [[mucous membrane]] The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, and lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucosa. | * [[mucous membrane]] The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, and lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucosa. | ||
* [[multivitamin/mineral dietary supplement]] MVM. A product that is meant to supplement the diet. MVMs contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. The number and amounts of these nutrients can vary substantially by product. | * [[multivitamin/mineral dietary supplement]] MVM. A product that is meant to supplement the diet. MVMs contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. The number and amounts of these nutrients can vary substantially by product. | ||
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* [[risk]] The chance or probability that a harmful event will occur. In health, for example, the chance that someone will develop a disease or condition. | * [[risk]] The chance or probability that a harmful event will occur. In health, for example, the chance that someone will develop a disease or condition. | ||
* [[root]] A part of a plant that is below ground. | * [[root]] A part of a plant that is below ground. | ||
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* [[safety data]] Information about unwanted symptoms or diseases related to the use of drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics. | * [[safety data]] Information about unwanted symptoms or diseases related to the use of drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics. | ||
* [[sample]] A subset of individuals selected from a larger population. A sample is used to form conclusions about the general population. | * [[sample]] A subset of individuals selected from a larger population. A sample is used to form conclusions about the general population. | ||