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Dietary Supplement

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Created: March 29, 2006

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Dietary Supplements

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Definition: According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, a dietary supplement is a product that contains substances like vitamins, minerals, foods, botanicals, amino acids and is intended to supplement the usual intake of these substances. Dietary supplements are found in pill, tablet, capsule, powder or liquid form and are meant to be taken by mouth.
Also Known As: Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins

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