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Top-Selling Nutritional Supplements

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Course Overview
An overview of the available evidence regarding the safe and effective use of seven top-selling nutritional supplements: vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, coenzyme Q10, biotin, vitamin C, zinc.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the U.S. supplement market and the top-selling vitamin and mineral supplements.
  • Discuss the evidence for the safe use of vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium for bone health. 
  • Outline the general considerations for selecting appropriate formulations and doses of magnesium and coenzyme Q10.
  • Review special considerations related to the use of high-dose biotin.
  • Explain the evidence for the use of vitamin C and zinc for the prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections.
  • Identify common drug interactions with top-selling vitamins and minerals.

About the Author/Presenter 
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician

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