Dietary Supplements
Warfighters often turn to dietary supplements because of the extreme demands of military performance. Making an informed decision about supplement use can be difficult, and a bad decision could adversely affect health. If you can't find the answer to your Dietary Supplements question in our resources, click the button below.
Dietary Supplements Resources
Supplement Alerts
Alerts on dietary supplements to keep you informed on recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts.
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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Many warfighters use supplements to improve their health and performance, but getting good information isn't always easy. Check out resources from our partners at the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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Dietary Supplements Classification System
Make informed decisions about supplements with the Dietary Supplement Risk Table.
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Dietary Supplements Resources
Helpful organizations, publications, and databases for learning about dietary supplements
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Tools for the healthcare provider
Two new healthcare provider tools are available on HPRC’s website: a dietary supplement history questionnaire and a video of an effective way to ask about dietary supplement use.
Merchant Processor Services for Vitamins, Supplements, CBD & Kratom
Merchant Processor Services for Vitamins, Supplements, CBD & Kratom
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Dietary Supplements News
USADA Athletic Advisory: Methylhexaneamine and dietary supplements
Athletes are advised to avoid consuming supplements that contain the prohibited stimulant methylhexaneamine, also known as DMAA.
Tools for the healthcare provider
Two new healthcare provider tools are available on HPRC’s website: a dietary supplement history questionnaire and a video of an effective way to ask about dietary supplement use.
Four ways to lead a healthier life
Healthy behaviors are linked to living longer, and the CDC suggests how to adopt these behaviors for a healthier life.
More on Jack3d and OxyElite Pro
Jack3d and OxyElite Pro contain the ingredient DMAA, but recent findings that it is a “natural” derivative from the geranium plant is not the case. It’s another story of “buyer’s beware.”
Energy drinks and adolescents
Energy drink use by adolescents is on the rise, and misuse of these beverages may stem from confusion about using energy drinks for rehydration.
More on Jack3d and OxyElite Pro
Jack3d and OxyElite Pro contain the ingredient DMAA, but recent findings that it is a “natural” derivative from the geranium plant is not the case. It’s another story of “buyer’s beware.”
The lure of Jack3d
This relatively recent supplement targeting the exercise performance market has been growing in popularity, but the limited information about its “recipe” and the severe warnings on its label and website should make potential users think twice.
Tainted dietary supplements: How do you know?
Dietary supplements do not require approval by the FDA, so how can you know if the supplement you are considering is tainted? Read on for warning signs and new actions by the FDA that can help.
Relaxation beverages: Don’t believe the hype
A new wave of beverage products is gaining attention, aimed at helping us relax, reducing our anxiety, and helping us sleep.
Tools for the healthcare provider
Two new healthcare provider tools are available on HPRC’s website: a dietary supplement history questionnaire and a video of an effective way to ask about dietary supplement use.
Four ways to lead a healthier life
Healthy behaviors are linked to living longer, and the CDC suggests how to adopt these behaviors for a healthier life.
Energy drinks and adolescents
Energy drink use by adolescents is on the rise, and misuse of these beverages may stem from confusion about using energy drinks for rehydration.
Zinc: Some Facts
Your body needs zinc for a number of essential functions, so make sure your diet includes foods that provide this nutrient.
Herbs at a glance
Visit the website of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for information on many of the herbs used as and in dietary supplements.
FDA warning to Muscle Milk manufacturer
FDA sent a warning letter to the makers of Muscle Milk products, Cytosport, Inc., for making claims that are in violation of federal law.
FDA News Release: Illegal drug claims banned for chelation products
New York dietary supplement manufacturer agrees to remove drug claims from his website.
FDA News Release: Drug residues in veal calves
Veal calves sold as food contain illegal drug residues.
Do you really need to take a multivitamin?
Do you really need to take a multivitamin? How can you be sure that you’re taking the right one, or if you even need to take one at all?
The FDA cracks down on a Minnesota company making unproven claims
The FDA seizes probiotic products from Minnesota company that makes unproven disease claims.
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