The previous week, an expert meeting entitled "Dietary supplements, regulatory aspects and practical teaching" was held, organized by the Chamber of Pharmacy of Montenegro, in which our pharmacists also took part. 

This event aimed to present to pharmacists the latest knowledge on the proper use of dietary supplements for different indications, as well as the length of use and the combination of these preparations, in order to meet the needs for micro and macronutrients.

The introductory speech was given by mr ph spec. Maja Stanković, Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro (CInMED), member of the Commission for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education of the Chamber of Pharmacy of Montenegro.

Lecturers at the meeting were Dr. pharm. Mitar Delević from the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro and MD. Dejan Jančić from the CETI Center. Their presentation covered key aspects of nutrition and supplementation, emphasizing the importance of a proper approach in assessing patient needs.

Food is the basic source of all necessary nutrients, and the basic principles of proper nutrition are balance and variety. In the modern world, a fast lifestyle, lack of sleep, stress, environmental pollution, radiation, as well as ways of preparing and processing food reduce the availability of necessary substances for the body. Therefore, supplements are often used to restore homeostasis and normal physiological processes in the body.

Supplements are considered dietary supplements that are used for the purpose of prevention, treatment, and strengthening of the immune system. Our duty as pharmacists is to assess the need for supplementation of each individual patient, taking into account their specific needs and condition. Also, pharmacists have a responsibility to recommend quality, effective and safe supplements.

For more information and advice, you can contact our pharmacists at Montefarm pharmacies, as well as on our website and social networks.