Curbside Consults: Top Questions from the PCP on Knowing Your Supplements: Benefits and Risks

Overview

The vitamin and supplement market continues to boom. When are they indicated and/or necessary? We will review common uses, risks and benefits, and when they should be considered in your patients.

Learning Objectives

• Describe commonly used dietary supplements and rationale for use
• Describe nutrient reference values and their interpretation
• Explain the risks and benefits of commonly used dietary supplements
• Describe available evidence for use of supplements as preventive or complementary measures in human disease and how to guide patients regarding use and dosage