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Stanford University

Nutrition Related Supplements - The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown

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Explore the world of nutrition-related supplements in this informative talk by Stanford University dietitians. Gain insights into popular supplements like turmeric/curcumin, fish oils, and vitamin D. Learn about the safety, risks, and benefits of dietary supplements, including risk-free and high-risk options. Discover dosage recommendations for common supplements such as calcium, enzyme Q10, ginger, astragalus, garlic, and mushrooms. Presented by Erika Connor, RD, CSO, and Natalie Chan, RD, this comprehensive discussion covers the good, the bad, and the unknown aspects of nutritional supplementation.

Syllabus

Introduction
What are dietary supplements
Safety of dietary supplements
Riskfree supplements
High risk supplements
Common Supplements
Vitamin D Calcium
Fish Oils
Dosage
enzyme Q10
ginger
astragalus
garlic
mushrooms

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Stanford Health Care

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