Dietary Supplements
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Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide essential nutrients, such as a vitamin, an essential mineral, a protein, an herb, or similar nutritional substance. (FDA Backgrounder, June 15, 1993, p2) |
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nutrients added during cooking or eating: do not confuse with FOOD, FORTIFIED (supplemented during processing before they reach the table) or FOOD, FORMULATED (see MeSH definition) or FOOD ADDITIVES ("of little or no nutritive value"); coord IM with speci |
| Also Called: |
Food Supplementation,Dietary Supplementation,Food, Supplemented |
| Previously Indexed: |
Food Additives (1966-1974),Food, Fortified (1972-1997) |
Dietary Supplements Categories.
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Probiotics - Live microbial DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS which beneficially affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Antibiotics and other related compounds are not included in this definition. In humans, lactobacilli are commonly used as probiotics, either as single species or in mixed culture with other bacteria. Other genera that have been used are bifidobacteria and streptococci. (J. Nutr. 1995;125:1401-12) |
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Yeast, Dried - The dry cells of any suitable strain of SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE or CANDIDA. It can be obtained as a by-product from the brewing of beer or by growing on media not suitable for beer production. Dried yeast serves as a source of protein and VITAMIN B COMPLEX. |
Dietary Supplements Definitions and Terms
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