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Dietary Supplement Education In A Primary Care Setting, Suleiman Ismael, Mikaela Rodriguez
Dietary Supplement Education In A Primary Care Setting, Suleiman Ismael, Mikaela Rodriguez
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
More than 50% of American adults use at least one dietary supplement. Despite their popularity, patients and physicians are often unaware of the limited regulation of these products as well as their potential risks and benefits. During our rotation at the Center for Family Medicine in Bangor, Maine, we observed several patients asking about the efficacy and safety of various supplements. Also, many patients wanted to avoid taking pharmacological drugs and inquired about any "natural" treatments to their illnesses. The residents we worked with expressed a lack of confidence in their ability to discuss dietary supplements with their patients. In …