Unit 9 Seminar Supplements by Condition: The Making of a Supplement HW205

Learning Objectives Understand how to research and create a supplement Be able to research a condition and write a report

Focus of Seminar Requirements for project Progress of your project Q & A

Final ATP Project Description You will create your own supplement. Choose a disease state or condition that you want to help resolve. Create your ideal supplement product that you could manufacture to be sold in stores. This project is designed to show your knowledge of how to apply what you have learned into practice.

Final ATP Project Requirements Vitamins & Minerals (2), Accessory Nutrients & Herbs (3). There needs to be at least 5 ingredients in your product. Explain the rationale for choosing each ingredient. Any potential DNI or concerns that someone may have in taking this product.

Final ATP Project Requirements Dosages (how many times per day, quantities) Forms of nutrient. What would you include on the label and why. Include information from at least two reference texts and on-line resources. Present supplement as a 5 page double- spaced report with a separate reference page.

What condition do you want to resolve? Depression Weight loss Anxiety Fibromyalgia Sport enhancement Heart disease Irritable bowl syndrome Sleep disorders Et cetera

What references will you use? Utilize the new health sciences resource room Use peer-reviewed journals, government, and education websites. Do not use commercial websites such as or wikipedia Use your texts if you want: Murray, Mosby, and the William’s text

If you need help just ask! Send an to the entire class on the condition you have chosen. Use the discussion board to ask your classmates and myself for input, ideas, and feedback. Don’t wait until Tuesday to do your project! Project is due at midnight ET on Tuesday.

Case Study: “How’d they do that? The making of a dietary supplement” Vitamer Laboratories, CA Family-owned, in business 80 years Private label brand partner

What do they make? Standard vitamins & minerals Herbs Botanicals Amino acids Enzymes Protein powders Antioxidants Targeted Supplements Organic Vegetarian

What is the process? Under DSHEA & regulated by FDA as food not drugs Need to submit notification of sale to FDA within 30 days of market Check consumerlabs.com for quality information

Inside the lab Raw ingredients entry point Scheduling a supplement job Whipping up vitamins Firing up the ovens

Inside the lab Punching out vitamins Coating ‘em up Bottling business

End of the line: The consumer Third part GMPs: National Nutrition Foods Association FDA GMPs: For large companies must be in effect by June 2008

Questions on your project? Choose a condition that interests you Research it well Create a unique supplement Reference your findings Have fun and be creative!