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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS?

You often ask yourself this question. Let’s understand concepts, characteristics and differences.

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS are natural biologically active substances (BAR) that are part of plant or animal raw materials of natural origin.

The main characteristics of dietary supplements:

  • support and regulate the biochemical processes of normal and full functioning of the body due to the fact that it is not possible to obtain all the necessary biologically active substances in balanced ratios with food;
  • are not medicinal products;
  • do not treat the disease;
  • belong to the category of DIET and HEALTHY NUTRITION;
  • can be taken on an ongoing basis with/without the prescription of a nutritionist.

MEDICAL PRODUCTS — substances or mixtures of substances of any origin (natural or artificial). 

The main characteristics of medicines:

  • taken for diagnosis and treatment of diseases or changes in the state and functions of the body;
  • belong to the STATE PHARMACOPEIA OF UKRAINE;
  • can be taken only as prescribed by a doctor for the period of the disease and its prevention;
  • have the right to be sold only in pharmacies.

Therefore, natural dietary supplements belong to the category of HEALTHY NUTRITION, which is what distinguishes them, first of all, from medicinal products.

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