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Dietary Supplements

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	A Guide to Common Dietary Supplements for Older Adults A practical guide to non-nutrient and nutrient supplements, what they do, and what cautions to be aware of when taking them. Also, learn what supplements are dangerous to take.
	Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users FDA website that provides special recommendations for older adults.
	Tips For The Savvy Supplement User: Making Informed Decisions And Evaluating Information Tips and information, provided by the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, to help you make an informed decision about taking supplements.

	Do You Need a Supplement for Healthy Aging? Ask yourself these questions to see if you may need a nutrient supplement. Then follow the instructions to choose healthy supplements.

	Foods and Dietary Supplements for Healthy Aging Practical advice for deciding what foods to eat, and what dietary supplements to take, to live a healthy and long life.
	Dietary Supplement Misuse Among Older Adults Because supplements are easy to buy and are "natural," it is easy to think they are safe in any dose for anyone at anytime. But, dietary supplements can be dangerous when not used properly. Learn how to use supplements wisely.
	Facts about Dietary Supplements Calcium Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Vitamin E Fish Oil Vitamin K Vitamin C
	Office of Dietary Supplements Provides health information on dietary supplement use and safety. Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements Fact Sheets Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets Botantical Dietary Supplements Botanical Supplement Fact Sheets

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