The search results provide information on food and dietary supplements, including their ingredients, positive and negative aspects, and labeling requirements. Here are some key takeaways:

• Dietary supplements: Many supplements contain active ingredients that can have strong effects on the body, and some all-natural botanical products can harm the liver. Weight-loss supplements can contain dozens of ingredients, and some contain more than 90. Common ingredients in these supplements include botanicals, dietary fiber, caffeine, and minerals. However, little is known about whether weight loss supplements are effective, and some supplements have been associated with the potential for physical harm. Before taking any dietary supplement, it is important to consider what is known and not known about each ingredient and talk to your healthcare provider to assess its potential benefits and safety risks.

• Food labels: The ingredient list is a great place to start when choosing healthier foods. Manufacturers can use a variety of different ingredients or forms that may contribute fats, sugars, and salt to products. Saturated and other added fats, sugars, and salt are some of the ingredients to watch out for. The Nutrition Facts label provides information on serving size, calories, and nutrient information, including dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Eating a diet high in dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, anemia, and high blood pressure.

• Nutrient content claims: Nutrient content claims describe the nutrients in a food beyond what is listed on the Nutrition Facts label, intended to showcase a health benefit of the food. Most terms like “low sodium,” “high fiber,” “reduced fat,” and “good source of” are regulated by the FDA, and the nutrient amounts must meet specific guidelines to make these claims. However, these statements can mislead consumers about their overall healthfulness, and some terms are not yet regulated by the FDA, such as “natural” or “multigrain” .

In summary, when considering a natural diet product, it is important to check the ingredients and talk to your healthcare provider to assess its potential benefits and safety risks. When choosing healthier foods, it is important to read the ingredient list and the Nutrition Facts label, and to be aware of nutrient content claims that may mislead consumers about their overall healthfulness.