Supplements - Nutritional

Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to patients, health care professionals and the public. Services to individuals with osteoporosis and the public include free publications, a bilingual toll-free information line, educational programs and referrals to self-help groups and community resources, as well as this website. The website covers all aspects of osteoporosis including risk factors, nutritional supplements, exercises and more.

As one of the most reliable sources on alternative medicine, this website provides information on a variety of health topics that fit into the scope of alternative and complementary medicine including extensive coverage of herbal medicine. An A - Z index provides easy access to health topics. Both health professionals and health consumers may find it useful.

This factsheet explains the main nutritional problems faced by people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and symptoms of malabsorption. It also provides nutritional recommendations and advice on how to help by adding nutritional supplements and enzymes to the diet.

This resource provides research-based information on drugs and supplements. Each drug includes a description, drug use, drug interactions and other risks, precautions and side effects.

This website provides information on selected dietary supplement products, ingredients, and other substances and tips for dietary supplement users. There is also information on reporting defects in the quality or safety of a dietary supplement and adverse events related to used supplements.