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The government requires this because it is important for the consumer to know that supplements are not approved by the FDA,
政府之所以這樣規定是因為補充劑并不是由食品和藥物管理局批準的，
and the claims made by these companies have not been scientifically tested
這些公司的聲明也并未得到科學證實
Labels also must contain a list of all ingredients in the particular supplement
標簽上還必須標明補充劑中的所有成分，
and other ingredients in descending order of predominance and by common name or proprietary blend.
這些成分需按含量遞減排列，成分名稱必須規范
In addition, labels also must contain the name and place of the business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
除此之外，標簽還必須包括生產廠家的名稱和產地，以及分包商和發行商的名稱及地點
This information regarding the business of the manufacturer is important
生產廠家信息十分重要
because if you have any additional questions or would like more information regarding a particular supplement,
因為如果你有額外的問題或者想要了解一款補充劑的更多內容，
you can write to the address listed on the label.
你就可以給標簽上的廠家寫信獲取信息
Also on a supplement label,
在補充液標簽上，
you will find the directions for use as listed on the graphics at the top of the label on the left.
你還會發現使用指南，就像圖中顯示的一樣在標簽的上方，
On the same label, you can find the supplement's facts panel
在同一張標簽上，你還可以找到使用清單
which contains information regarding recommended serving size
包括用法用量以及
and the name and amount of each ingredient.
每項成分的名稱和數量
It is also important to look for health warnings regarding the active ingredients
同時我們還應該關注標簽上的注意事項，
as well as for warnings of side effects caused by the supplement
包括有效成分的作用以及可能產生的副作用
and possible interactions the supplement can have with various medications.
還有這種補充劑可能與其他藥品發生哪些反應
Though not regulated by the FDA,
盡管FDA并沒有出臺規定，
manufacturers are allowed to make four kinds of claims about their products.
但廠商可以對藥品給出四種描述
They are allowed to make nutritional claims
這些描述可以涉及營養成分方面，
which state that there is a certain level of a particular nutrient found in the supplement.
可以說補充劑中有一定量的某種營養物質
For instance, they can claim a supplement to have a high amount or a low amount of a particular nutrient.
例如他們可以說，這種產品中富含或者含有少量的某種營養物質
They can make health claims which describe the relationship between the active ingredient in a supplement
他們的描述還可以涉及健康方面，
and its effect on reducing the risk of a health-related condition.
可以描述補充劑中的某種有效成分有哪些作用，比如能夠減小患某種
Manufacturers can also make structure or function claims.
疾病的風險，生產商還可以就結構和功能進行描述，
These claims describe the role of an ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the body.
也就是說某種成分對人體的健康結構和身體機能有哪些影響
The graphic here shows an example of a function claim.
這里的表格展示的就是對功能的描述
This fruit supplement claims to help maintain healthy joint function.
這種水果補充劑聲稱能夠幫助增強身體機能
Before purchasing a supplement, there are some things that you should know.
在購買補充劑之前，我們必須先了解一些信息，
It is important to realize that supplements are not pharmaceutical drugs.
認識到補充劑并不是藥品，這是非常重要的
They do not undergo rigorous testing for safety or efficacy.
它們并沒有經過嚴格的安全和效用檢驗
And there is no oversight by the FDA about which ingredients are included in the product.
FDA也并沒有就這些產品中應該含有哪些成分進行規定，
It is important to use caution before using supplements
在使用這些產品前要十分小心，
and speak with your doctor about the supplements that you are considering
最好就你想服用哪種補充劑和
and how they may impact your specific condition.
它們對你的身體將會產生哪些影響進行交流
It is also important to consult your doctor to become aware of the possible side effects of the supplements
另外還要與醫生交流，了解補充劑的副作用這種補充劑是否會對身體產生負面影響
and if the supplement would have any negative reactions with medications that you are currently using.
以及是否會與你正在服用的藥物相互作用
