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Operation Supplement Safety A D o D-w ide E ducational Initiative

Operation Supplement Safety A D o D-w ide E ducational Initiative From the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC). Purpose. Increase awareness among active-duty service members about dietary supplements Provide tools to be “smart” supplement users. Key Messages.

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Operation Supplement Safety A D o D-w ide E ducational Initiative

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  1. Operation Supplement SafetyA DoD-wide EducationalInitiative From the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC)

  2. Purpose • Increase awareness among active-duty service members about dietary supplements • Provide tools to be “smart” supplement users

  3. Key Messages • It’s ALWAYS better to use food because • Choose wisely: Get the facts first! • Know how to spot red flags • Know what to look for on a label • Supplements are not as complete as food • Supplements can be more expensive than food • Supplements can be dangerous to health • Supplements are not FDA-tested or -approved before marketing

  4. Is it safe? • Evidence-based approach: Use OPSS High-Risk card • No ingredients listed as “blends”, “proprietary blends,” or “delivery systems”? • All ingredients have DVs* less than 200%? • No caffeine or caffeine limited to no more than 200 mg/serving/day? • Is it third-party certified/verified? * DV = Daily Value, the recommended daily amount of a particular nutrient % is usually based on a 2,000 calorie diet

  5. Does it work? • Check Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD) • Visit hprc-online.org to get account and learn • Ask yourself why you’re taking this product • Talk to your provider/dietitian

  6. Where to learn more From the Human Performance Resource Center • HPRC’s Operation Supplement Safety • OPSS Resources for Warfighters • OPSS “Ask the Expert” button HPRC-online.org/opss

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