What are Dietary Supplements?

Congress defined the term "Dietary Supplement" in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product (other than tobacco) taken by mouth that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement the diet. Dietary ingredients may include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, and metabolites.

Dietary supplements come in many forms, including Extracts, Concentrates, Tablets, Capsules, Gel caps, Liquids, and Powders. Under DSHEA, dietary supplements are considered foods, not drugs. More.

There are several dietary fiber supplements available, including: Psyllium, derived from grinding the seeds of a species of plantain (Plantago psyllium), is an excellent source of soluble as well as insoluble fiber. Psyllium is the main ingredient of many commercially available bulk products, such as Hydrocil, Konsyl, Fiberall, Metamucil and Perdiem. Psyllium is generically available and powdered psyllium seed can be purchased at groceries and health food stores.

A good starting dose is between 3 to 6 grams stirred or shaken in a glass of water or juice, followed by another glass of fluid. Psyllium is the only fiber supplement that has received approval by the Food and Drug Administration for lowering cholesterol when taken in conjunction with a low-fat diet. Methylcellulose (brand name is Citrucel) is a semi-synthetic soluble fiber that does not undergo bacterial fermentation and breakdown.

This may result in fewer problems with flatulence, even though scientific studies have not confirmed a benefit over psyllium in this regard. Calcium polycarbophil (brand names are Equalactin, FiberCon and Mitrolan) is a synthetic fiber that is not fermented and broken down by bacteria. It acts as an insoluble fiber.

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