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Dietary and herbal supplements are generally developed to enhance the functionalities of our body systems. They may be said to be prophylactic in nature because they may be generally more effective before a disease conditions set in. In some cases they can serve in providing the much needed nutrients lacking from a person’s diet, there fore dietary supplements can be defined as products that:

Are made to supplement the diet.

Have one or more dietary ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, tissues from organs or glands, or extracts of these and are labeled as being dietary supplements.

Whereas, herbal supplements otherwise known as botanicals or phyto-medicines are produced from one or more herbs or botanicals to maintain, promote or enhances our health or wellness. It is important to know that many prescription and over the counter medications in contrast to dietary and herbal product are produced From plant derivatives and purified ingredients that are well regulated by the Food and drug Administrations (FDA’s).

Dietary and herbal product are taken through the mouth for internal use, and are usually in the form of tablet,capsules,lozenges, powder, or liquid.