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Interesting Facts About Natural Health Supplements

Article Category: Medicines and Remedies

Author Name: Rae & Mark

Natural health products (NHPs) are substances that are naturally occurring and are used to maintain and restore good health. They are usually made from plants, but can it can be also made from microorganisms, marine sources and from animals. They are available in different forms like tinctures, ointments, tablets, drops, capsules, creams and solutions.
- Natural health products are sometimes called alternative or complementary medicines, that include:
- Herbal remedies
- Homeopathic medicines
- Probiotics
- Conventional medicines, such as conventional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines
- Vitamins and minerals
- Other health products, such as essential fatty acids and amino acids

Other products that the consumers use everyday like toothpastes, facial products, antiperspirants, mouthwashes and shampoos are likewise classified as natural health products because the ingredients came from natural resources.

These products are used and marketed because of the following reasons - remedy or prevention of an illness or condition, the maintenance of good health or the reduction of health risks. These products are safe to use and can be bought over the counter. Those products that require prescription are referred to as regulated drugs.

The Risks Involved in Using Natural Health Products

While NHPs are normally safer and have less side effects as compared to other medications, they are not risk free. Some of the risks involved are as follows:

Manufacturing problems (like dosage, contamination, or incorrect ingredients)

Claims which are not proven that could result to wrong use of the products for chronic conditions or may delay the right remedy

Lack of information available to help people make an informed choice (such as incorrect instructions or warnings are not printed on the label)
- Interaction with other natural health products or with prescription drugs
- Unwanted reactions, such as allergies
- Using the NHPs Safely
- Steps in lowering the risk involved in using it:

Talk to health care professionals like pharmacist, doctor, or naturopath before buying a product. This is important for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, seniors and individuals with serious medical conditions.

To avoid interactions, make sure that you inform your doctor what NHPs you are presently using and other drugs you are taking.

Use approved products only.

Be doubtful of health related claims that seem to be too good to be true. Don't just depend on ads. You can create out your own research and talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In using the product, simply follow the instructions printed on the label. In case you notice any unwanted side effects, report it to your health care provider.

How to Determine if the Product Has Been Authorized?

In order to get the licensed to dispense NHPs, the products must be effective, safe, of best quality and has detailed label information to help people in deciding and making informed choices.

Normally, a product that has been licensed for sale will have 8 digit NPN or Natural Product Number or Homeopathic Medicine Number on the label.

A DIN-HM or NPN means that the product has been authorized for sale in Canada and is safe and effective when used according to the instructions on the label.

You can search for the products online.

These products may not have been fully evaluated by the health authorities, but have passed initial assessment to ensure that information supporting their quality, efficacy and safety have been provided, and the safety criteria have been met.

Keywords: herbal supplements, natural health, healthy eating, holistic health, natural remedies

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