Dietary Supplement: A Comprehensive Review

Vimal K Kumar Patel

Abstract: This comprehensive review navigates the landscape of dietary supplements, emphasizing efficacy and addressing associated challenges. The paper synthesizes clinical, manufacturing, and regulatory perspectives, unveiling market trends and safety considerations. Examining the global market reveals insights into consumer behavior, manufacturing intricacies, and the pivotal role of supplements in overall well - being. The review looks into formulation challenges, regulatory frameworks like the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), and the demand drivers in the middle - class economy. Scrutinizing efficacy and safety, it encapsulates clinical findings, highlighting potential interactions, risks, and the need for ongoing research. The conclusion reflects on benefits, risks, and the evolving intersection of science, regulation, and consumer choices in dietary supplementation.

Keywords: Dietary supplements, efficacy, challenges, regulations, global market trends, manufacturing, clinical perspectives, safety considerations, consumer behavior, market demand

How to Cite?: Vimal K Kumar Patel, "Dietary Supplement: A Comprehensive Review", Volume 7 Issue 12, December 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1587-1592, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24314024514, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24314024514