Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Health Related Professions, 65 Bergen St, Suite 157, Newark, NJ 07107-3001, USA.
Nutr Clin Pract. 2012 Dec;27(6):767-76. doi: 10.1177/0884533612446198. Epub 2012 Aug 8.
Dietary supplement usage in the United States continues to increase. This article explores the background of dietary supplements and their regulations, discusses trends in usage patterns highlighting the properties of 10 popular dietary supplements, addresses safety concerns and drug-nutrient interactions, and discusses the role of the healthcare professional in assessing and recommending usage of dietary supplements.
The authors reviewed the literature on dietary supplementation. Government websites were used to obtain background and regulatory information. Evidence-based databases were used to summarize popular dietary supplements in terms of their common uses, mechanisms of action, and clinical implications. The related literature was reviewed to discuss important factors for the healthcare professional to consider as well as the role of the healthcare professional in integrating dietary supplement use within patient care.
Healthcare professionals need to be prepared to evaluate dietary supplement usage and make appropriate recommendations for an individualized plan of care.
As the popularity of dietary supplements continues to grow, healthcare professionals will need to communicate with patients about their usage; educate themselves on their potential benefits, interactions, and contraindications; evaluate the literature; make recommendations; and document appropriately in a comprehensive and integrated plan of care.
美国的膳食补充剂使用量持续增加。本文探讨了膳食补充剂的背景及其法规，讨论了使用模式的趋势，强调了 10 种流行膳食补充剂的特性，解决了安全性问题和药物-营养素相互作用，并讨论了医疗保健专业人员在评估和推荐膳食补充剂使用方面的作用。
作者查阅了有关膳食补充的文献。政府网站用于获取背景和监管信息。循证数据库用于总结常用的流行膳食补充剂，包括其常见用途、作用机制和临床意义。回顾相关文献，讨论医疗保健专业人员需要考虑的重要因素，以及医疗保健专业人员在整合患者护理中使用膳食补充剂的作用。
医疗保健专业人员需要准备好评估膳食补充剂的使用情况，并为个性化的护理计划做出适当的建议。
随着膳食补充剂的普及，医疗保健专业人员需要与患者就其使用情况进行沟通；教育自己了解其潜在的益处、相互作用和禁忌症；评估文献；提出建议；并在全面和综合的护理计划中适当记录。
