The Key Difference Between a Supplement and a Replacement
                                
                                
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                                According to the FDA, dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This foundational regulatory distinction underscores the most important difference between a supplement and a replacement, where one fills a nutritional gap and the other serves as a substitute for a food or medication.