Type name: DietarySupplement
Extends MedicalTherapy
| Name | Type | Description | 
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activeIngredient | Text | An active ingredient, typically chemical compounds and/or biologic substances. | 
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background | Text | Descriptive information establishing a historical perspective on the supplement. May include the rationale for the name, the population where the supplement first came to prominence, etc. | 
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dosageForm | Text | A dosage form in which this drug/supplement is available, e.g. 'tablet', 'suspension', 'injection'. | 
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isProprietary | Boolean | True if this item's name is a proprietary/brand name (vs. generic name). | 
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legalStatus | DrugLegalStatus | The drug or supplement's legal status, including any controlled substance schedules that apply. | 
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manufacturer | Organization | The manufacturer of the product. | 
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maximumIntake | MaximumDoseSchedule | Recommended intake of this supplement for a given population as defined by a specific recommending authority. | 
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mechanismOfAction | Text | The specific biochemical interaction through which this drug or supplement produces its pharmacological effect. | 
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nonProprietaryName | Text | The generic name of this drug or supplement. | 
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recommendedIntake | RecommendedDoseSchedule | Recommended intake of this supplement for a given population as defined by a specific recommending authority. | 
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safetyConsideration | Text | Any potential safety concern associated with the supplement. May include interactions with other drugs and foods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, known adverse reactions, and documented efficacy of the supplement. | 
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targetPopulation | Text | Characteristics of the population for which this is intended, or which typically uses it, e.g. 'adults'. | 

