Should I be taking a dietary supplement?

<p>Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky </p> <p>Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health</p> <p>Dietary supplement use is growing in the United States.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares what dietary supplements are, how they impact our nutritional needs and overall health, and who might benefit from supplement use.  She also provides research-based information about when supplement use might be unnecessary and who to consult if you are considering supplementing your diet with these products.</p> <p>For more information:</p> <p><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8416287/'>NIH Article</a> - Dietary supplements and nutracueticals market growth during the coronavirus pandemic - Implications for consumers and regulatory oversight</p> <p><a href='https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements/information-consumers-using-dietary-supplements'>Information for Consumers</a> Using Dietary Supplements</p> <p><a href='https://www.fda.gov/media/158337/download'>Understanding Dietary Supplements </a> - FDA.gov</p> <p><a href='https://www.fda.gov/media/158341/download'>Comprender los suplementos dietéticos</a> - FDA.gov</p>