Please progress in order:IntroductionPre-Test Case 1: Mrs. Parker Learning objectivescase presentationregulation of herbs & dietary supplements (HDS)Types of Herbal ProductsQuality of HDSEvidence-Based ResearchWeighing the EvidencePatient Information SheetCase 2: Mrs. NguyenCase 3: Mr. GomezCase 4: Mr. WatsonPost-Test

Case 1: Mrs. Parker

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Types of Preparations of Herbal and Dietary Supplements

You are now able to talk to Mrs. Parker about the regulation of HDS, and you engage in a discussion with her. However, Mrs. Parker still remains concerned. She asks you, "But when I look on the internet, there are just so many different types of products available--I don’t know which one to choose for my hot flashes!"

Indeed, herbal and dietary supplements come in a wide variety of shapes and forms.

Please play the slide presentation below to learn about the various types and forms of HDS that are currently available on the market.

What are the types of preparations of HDS products available in the market?

Click here to open and play the presentation. This will open a new browser window.

 

 

 

 

 

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