Do vitamins have to be approved by the FDA?

Question

I am trying to research a couple of herbal suppliments used to help children with ADD/ADHD. They are not listed on the FDA website and I was wondering if vitamin suppliments do not need the FDAs approval. Also, does anyone know where I can find (credible) information about the vitamin suppliments called Focus for children, made by Solaray? Thanks guys!

Answer 1

Nope, herbal/natural foodstuffs and supplements/powders/tablets do not need the approval of the FDA because they consider these to be of nutritional value, they are food based, not medicinal, to cure ailments.

Frustrating and confusing, I know, but that's it !!

I did a bit of research for you regarding Focus vitamin for children by Solaray. I did quite bit of reading - seems you've been given quite good lead here. They are aimed at optimal healthy brain function regarding focus, memoray and concentration in children with ADD/ADHD.

http://www.evitamins.com/news

This website appears to be quite informative. Down the bottom of the introductory page you'll find they have a link for you to click re ADD/ADHD.

PEACE



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Answer 2

Be really really careful with this stuff. Not only are they NOT approved by the FDA, as has already been mentioned, there is not even any serious quality assurance that goes into any product from the vitamin/supplement industry. These companies have lobbied long and hard to NOT have any government oversight into their businesses, and many have been caught producing fake or diluted supplements. Take a look at some of the work from http://www.consumerlab.com/ which is one of the best consumer advocacy websites online relating to vitamins and supplements.

As a specific warning in your case, not a lot of good research has been done with regard to vitamin supplements and people whose brains are wired a little differently. One can really mess things up good with all kinds of potential nasty side-effects when combining brain quirks with vitamins and supplements typically only tested (if at all) on control subjects.

One more thing I should add: You're not going to be able to "fix" your child's ADD or ADHD. The better approach would be to learn as much as you possibly can about it, and to try to help your child find practical solutions that will work for your child to help your child be more productive.

Answer 3

Vitamins/Herbal Supplements are rarely if ever 'approved' by the FDA, but since they are not 'approved'/'evaluated'...they must at least, by law, add the statement "This Product not evaluated by the FDA - it is not intended to treat or cure...yada yada yada..." - [you get the jist?]...somewhere on the packaging.

I'd suggest Nutrilite Kids Brainiums DHA supplements [available at quixtar.com - i'd be happy to help you set up a profile if you want] - i've heard a lot of positive things about how kids who have ADD/ADHD and are taking these supplements...and the best thing about them is that they're natural - which is awesome!

...hope this helps!

Answer 4

Solaray Focus For Children

Answer 5

Here is something for children and adult focus that says It is manufactured under FSA strict supervision.I thought you might like it.

http://www.amazon.com/Native-Remedies-Focus-Formula-Concentration/dp/B000M52S5S/ref=pd_sim_hpc_5?(Native Remedies Focus Formula for ADHD & Concentration (60 ml))

Answer 6

no, they do not have to be approved by the FDA, but if they are not, they should say "these statements have not been approved by the FDA"

Answer 7

No they do not.