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- ADVERSE EVENT:
- Term used to denote a side effect, or negative health consequence, reported after taking a certain substance. The event may or may not be linked to the substance.
- CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:
- The body system composed of the heart and blood vessels.
- DIETARY SUPPLEMENT:
- A substance sold and marketed under the protection of the DSHEA. These substances are available without a prescription and are not subject to rigorous clinical testing.
- DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACT (DSHEA):
- Passed in 1994, this law allows manufacturers to sell dietary and nutrition supplements without federal regulation. According to this act, supplements can be regulated only after they are proven to be harmful to users.
- FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA):
- The federal agency responsible for reviewing and regulating drugs and supplements.
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