Compare and contrast drugs and supplements. Give two ways that they are similar and two ways that they are different.

Answer:

Drugs and supplements are similar because both can affect how the body functions, and both can cause side effects or interact with other substances. They are different because drugs are intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat medical conditions and are subject to drug approval requirements. Supplements are meant to add dietary ingredients, such as vitamins or minerals, and are not intended to treat disease; they generally are not approved as medicines before being sold.