International humanitarian law obliges clinicians to coordinate with local civilian, military, and nongovernment organizations, and implementation isn't easy.

Systematic analysis of extant research ethics guidance is needed for conflict-affected countries and UN agencies.

Consider the origins of America’s cosmetic and supplement industry and the advertising practices that sustain it.

Some allopathic clinicians’ biases influence the information they draw upon to make decisions and offer recommendations.

Statutory limitations prevent the FDA from effectively regulating dietary supplements and have generated numerous calls for reform.

Children with micronutrient deficiency might need supplementation, sometimes in irregularly high doses.

Dietary supplements can have side effects; interact with medications, food, or other supplements; or be unsafe.

Government-supported review and safety monitoring is needed for dietary supplements’ use in the care of patients with mental illness.

Label analysis is key to educating patients about risks of vitamin A-containing supplements.

Illegal, fraudulent, adulterated, or improperly labeled products should be regarded as sources of possible clinical and ethical harm to patients.