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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Safety and Health Claims

Learn about the supplement label, ingredients, and health claims. 

  • Questions and Answers on Dietary Supplements

    Make informed supplement decisions with these questions and answers that cover common dietary supplement topics.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

  • How to Report a Problem with Dietary Supplements

    Learn the process for reporting health-related reactions or illnesses from dietary supplements to the Food and Drug Administration.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

  • 6 Commonly Misunderstood Words About Complementary Health Approaches

    Take this 6-question quiz to see how much you know about common complimentary and integrative health terms.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

  • Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact

    Learn why it's important to tell your doctor about all of the supplements and medications that you take. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

  • Using Dietary Supplements Wisely

    Find a general overview of dietary supplements as well as safety considerations and suggested sources for more information.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

  • What You Need to Know

    Learn about how dietary supplements are regulated and what you need to discuss with your healthcare provider before starting a supplement. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  • Consumer Information: Dietary Supplements

    Learn about the safety of dietary supplements to protect yourself from fraud and misinformation.

    • Federal Trade Commission

  • Miracle Health Claims

    Learn how to evaluate claims for products related to your health, including dietary supplements.

    • Federal Trade Commission