Online discussion: Functional foods - Understand correctly to use correctly

(Dan Tri) - Functional foods (FF) are becoming more and more familiar in modern life, chosen by many people as a proactive solution to take care of their health, increase resistance and prevent diseases.

However, along with the benefits, the dietary supplement market also exposes many risks, from false advertising, widespread counterfeit goods to abuse, considering dietary supplements as treatment drugs.

The series of articles "Functional foods - Understand correctly to use correctly" published on Dan Tri Newspaper recently received special attention from readers, with hundreds of questions sent to the editorial office revolving around how to distinguish between drugs and functional foods, risks of incorrect use and concerns about the origin and quality of products on the market.

People's demand for functional foods is increasing, but not everyone knows how to use them properly (Photo: LC).

From that reality, Dan Tri Newspaper cooperated with Long Chau Pharmacy System to organize an online discussion "Functional foods - Understand correctly to use correctly".

The seminar aims to provide scientific , practical and easy-to-understand knowledge to help consumers correctly identify the role of dietary supplements in health care, and know how to choose and use them safely and effectively.

The program has the participation of experts:

- Associate Professor, Doctor of Pharmacy Nguyen Tuan Dung, Former Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Professional Consultant of Long Chau Pharmacy System

- BSCKII Dao Trong Thanh, Deputy Head of Examination Department B, Friendship Hospital.

Two experts will analyze the differences between drugs and dietary supplements, explain why dietary supplements cannot replace treatment drugs, and share real-life cases where patients misunderstood, leading to unfortunate consequences.

In addition, the program also delves into the worrying "transformations" in the market, when many products have their effects exaggerated or are counterfeited, causing consumers to lose confidence and face health risks.

Experts will point out signs of poor quality products and provide information to help people choose dietary supplements with clear origins, that have been inspected and licensed for circulation.

From a positive perspective, the panel also discussed the trend of proactive health care - which is becoming a preventive health strategy in many developed countries. From international experience, what can Vietnam learn to build the habit of "understanding correctly - using correctly - choosing correctly" in the community, thereby improving the quality of life and reducing the burden of disease.

The Q&A section at the end of the program will be an opportunity for the audience to interact directly with experts, answering common questions such as whether healthy people need to use dietary supplements or not, whether using many dietary supplements at the same time affects the liver and kidneys, or how children and the elderly should supplement vitamins appropriately.

The program is broadcast live on Dan Tri Newspaper and its social media platforms. This is an opportunity for readers to access a more scientific, open and accurate perspective on functional foods - a field that is increasingly closely linked to the health of each person.

Now you can join in asking questions to the guests.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/toa-dam-truc-tuyen-thuc-pham-chuc-nang-hieu-dung-de-dung-dung-20251020172042471.htm