A lot of dietary supplements are available in the market and many are sold directly. Does fssai have any standards for it. A large percent of urban adolescent population is having them and I would like to find out whats genuine versus fakes.
Now a days even doctors suggest dietry supplements because they get lot of commission from the concerned companies. This leads to a lot of confusion with the patient. The patient does not know whether he requires it genuinely. more
Dietary supplements are required only in certain specific case and not routinely. As long as one is consuming a normal diet and is in good health, these supplements are not warranted. Those suffering from some disease or the elderly may need these. Unfortunately the power of advertising/social media is so strong that the market for these products is created. Col (Dr) A P Gupta (Retd) more
What is dietary supplement ? It it that the material should supply the indicated / listed nutrients to the consumer or the packet containing that should have a label of some MNC to believe it as a dietary supplement ? Many of us appear to be confused on this issue. Those MNCs who make big claims and their products are when not found worthy of those still they manage to escape and genuine indigenous manufacturers are heckled even if their products are in line with the assigned quality parameters. When we are going to change our mind set in favour of genuine products is a big question whether it is law enforcement agencies or common educated consumer. more
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