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Dietary Supplements & Exercise

Explore the necessity and safety of dietary supplements for your fitness goals, including vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Learn about supplement effectiveness, FDA regulation, and the importance of consulting a healthcare provider.

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Dietary Supplements & Exercise

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  1. Dietary Supplements & Exercise Alura T. Jefferies Unit 4 Assignment Bachelor’s Capstone in Health & Wellness Perdue Global 9/17/2018

  2. Dietary Supplements & Exercise • Do I need Dietary Supplements once I begin working out? • What kind of dietary supplements are necessary for me to reach my goals? • Where and how do I find this information?

  3. Where do I Find Resources? • https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/UsingDietarySupplements/default.htm • https://www.nutrition.gov/dietary-supplements • https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-Consumer/

  4. Do I need Dietary Supplements ? • Always speak will your Health Care Provider First before taking any Dietary Supplements • Assess if your fitness routine require Dietary Supplements. • Never allow Dietary Supplements to take the place of a healthy diet plan

  5. Dietary Supplements & Exercise • Vitamins • Minerals • Protein • Amino Acids • Herbs

  6. Dietary Supplements & Exercise • Arginine • Beta- Alanine • Branched-Chained Amino Acids • Caffeine • Creatine • Glutamine • Protein • Iron

  7. Are Supplements Safe & Effective? • The FDA does not regulate the Dietary Supplement Industry • There is very limited testing that is done to determine if a product is safe or effective • Combining some ingredients can cancel out the effectiveness of the substance • Supplements can interfere with prescription medications • Side effects are also a possibility with Dietary Supplements

  8. Are Supplements Safe & Effective? Continued • The FDA has uncovered manufactures who have produced dangerous and unsafe products • These products are recalled and pulled from the public • The FDA also takes action against companies who participate in practices that adverse to the standards set

  9. Conclusion • Proper Nutrition • Dietary Supplements are not absolutely necessary • Evaluate the intensity of your training • Always consult your Health Care Provider first • The FDA does not regulate this industry therefore proceed with caution • Don’t be tricked by advertisements

  10. References • U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2018). Information on Consumers Using Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from: https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/UsingDietarySupplements/default.htm • National Institutes of Health. (2017). Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance. Retrieved from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-Consumer/ • Nutrition.gov. (2018). Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from: https://www.nutrition.gov/dietary-supplements

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