Weight/Obesity - Dietary Supplements

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• A Patient Guide for Reporting Side Effects from Health Products

  Last Reviewed: 2017-08-24 – Handout  

  A fact sheet from Health Canada that explains what side effects are from health products and when, how and why to report them.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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• Consumer Information and Education About Healthcare Products

  Last Reviewed: 2018-01-15 – Website  

  This consumer section of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website from the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aging provides information to consumers on the safety of complementary medicines regulated in Australia and safety of products that can be ordered online that are not regulated.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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