Using Herbal Medicines Safely
This UK NHS Choices fact sheet provides consumer advice for using herbal medicines, information on how they are regulated and advice on unlicensed products.
2022-12-22 –
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Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss: Fact Sheet for Consumers
A resource for consumers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, providing information about the safety and effectiveness of many ingredients that are commonly used in weight loss dietary supplements.
2021-03-06 –
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BDA Food Fact Sheet: Supplements
A consumer fact sheet from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) providing information about who needs dietary supplements and some of their risks.
2022-05-31 –
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Nutrition and Dialysis
This National Kidney Foundation (USA) webpage provides consumers with links to fact sheets on nutrition and dialysis for consumers. Included are general guidelines for adults on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis and information on sodium, potassium, phosphorus, herbal supplements, vitamins and minerals, dining out and cookbooks, along with a 3 minute video outlining the basics of a renal diet.
2022-04-11 – Handout
Probiotics – Consumer Version
Information for consumers from the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), National Institutes of Health about taking probiotic supplements.
2023-11-03 –
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