Nutritional supplements, ergogenic aids, and herbals.
The availability of supplements is keeping up with consumer demand. The dental practitioner should be aware of various supplements used in wellness and in illness. This article discusses popular nutrition supplements, ergogenic aids, and botanicals used in general health and disease, as well as those specifically touted for use in oral health. Side effects and interactions will be noted, along with practice points for interviewing and advising patients in clinical practice.
Rigassio Radler
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Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program, School of Health-Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 65 Bergen Street, Room 163, Newark, NJ 07107, USA. rigassdl@umdnj.edu
D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010946:Plants, Medicinal