The rational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in clinical medicine.
The rational use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals (DS/N) is based on objective evaluation of the clinical evidence as well as subjective evaluation of the risks, benefits, economic costs, and potential drug interactions. Since the use of DS/N has skyrocketed, physicians must learn about them in order to better communicate with and care for their patients. There are many evidence-based and rational uses for DS/N, but profiteering and quackery must be avoided at all costs.
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Jeffrey I
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.
D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000592:standards*; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D018565:Food-Drug Interactions; D041743:Herb-Drug Interactions; D029001:Herbal Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012651:Self Medication