Few topics in medicine are more controversial than the use of alternative care methods and, specifically, the use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals (DS/N).  Because endocrinologists frequently encounter issues involving DS/N, the information in this report should be helpful. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of readily available and unbiased information on DS/N. Moreover, most medical centers do not provide formal and unbiased continuing education suitable for training in this field.  Few topics in medicine are more controversial than the use of alternative care methods and, specifically, theuse of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals (DS/N).Because endocrinologists frequently encounter issues involving DS/N, the information in this report should be helpful. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of readily available and unbiased information on DS/N. Moreover, most medical centers do not provide formal and unbiasedcontinuing education suitable for training in this field.