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Dietary supplements are generally safe, but their regulation is less stringent than for medicines.
Practitioners should ensure patients are aware of the regulatory status of dietary supplements.
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Though dietary supplements are generally safe, their regulation is less stringent than for medicines.
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The review discusses the safety and regulation of dietary supplements.
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Can Dietary Supplements Support Muscle Function and Physical Activity? A Narrative Review
Louise Brough et al. · Nutrients · 2025
DOI 10.3390/nu17213495
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