Nutritional Supplement Classification

1. Nutrient supplements
Nutrient supplements are preparations to supplement the lack of nutrients in the body or other special needs. It can be composed of amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins, or one or more vitamins or minerals.
Approved nutrient supplements must not provide energy for the purpose, but can only promote the supplement of certain nutrients, and must not claim to have other specific health functions. Nutrient supplements are composed of one or more vitamins or minerals. The product forms are generally tablets, capsules, granules or oral liquids. The daily consumption of granules should not exceed 20 grams, and the daily consumption of oral liquids should not exceed 30 ml. .
2. Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements refer to products that supplement dietary deficiencies or special needs. The difference from nutrient supplements is that in addition to the above-mentioned nutrient components in the diet, it can also contain other non-nutrient components, especially certain herbs such as ginseng and plantain.