Consumption of food supplements, which provide a concentration of nutrients or other substances, has become increasingly common in France. These products are used for slimming, relieving stress, boosting energy or for athletes. While they are often perceived as harmless, in some cases they can expose the consumer to health risks.
What are fundamentals to know about food supplements and what are the recommendations?
The fundamentals of dietary supplements (CA)
The issues related to it, and the difference with drugs
Regulations governing FS
The concept of HACCP
The controls that are made during the production chain, the risk management
Posterior controls and nutrivigilance
New elements/New events
Real or perceived risk: the influence of new health applications. (TiO2, nanos, preservatives ...)