Implementing DSHEA—Progress Made, but Much Remains to be Done

The Scientific Status Summary on Dietary Supplements by Mary Ellen Camire and Mark A. Kantor that appears on pages 87-96 of this issue provides an overview of this topic by describing the history of vitamin/mineral supplements, the regulatory framework, physiologic functions (including benefits and safety), and the types of monitoring data for assessing public health needs and consumer uses. The Summary, prepared for IFT’s Expert Panel on Food Safety and Nutrition, provides a concise overview of…