Nutrivigilance – The need of the hour
- Vol.55(1), Jan-Feb
- Mumbai Wolter Kluwer 2023
- 62-63p.
Dietary supplements are available over-the-counter and are not believed to pose any health risks. With the availability of online options, some people purchase dietary supplements often without professional guidance or monitoring. A major public health risk that can endanger the lives of such individuals is the paucity of accurate scientific information or medical rationale while using such supplements. For the rational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, strict guidelines and regulations must be imposed regarding the active ingredients, identity, purity, and bioavailability of nutraceuticals.