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 | Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
A series of fact sheets that provide research-based, responsible information about vitamins and minerals. Includes calcium, chromium, folate, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E, and K. |
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 | MedlinePlus: Vitamins
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides links to latest news and information on vitamins. Also offers links to research and related issues |
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| MedlinePlus: Minerals
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides links to latest news and information on minerals. Also offers links to research and related issues |
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| MedlinePlus: Antioxidants
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Gateway to the latest news and information on antioxidants. Offers links to research and related issues. Also in Spanish. |
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 | Dietary Supplements Labels Database
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Database that includes information on more than 2,000 brands of dietary supplements and their ingredients, uses, and manufacturers. |
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| Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database (DSID)
USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory; DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Estimates levels of ingredients in a representative sample of adult multivitamin/multimineral supplements compared to content claimed on the ingredient label. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Chromium
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Provides information on the health functions of chromium, as well as its food sources, recommended intake, and related issues. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Folate
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Information on the functions of folate in promoting health, food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency, and excess . Provides information for those with special needs (including pregnant women). |
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 | Folic Acid
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Provides information on folic acid (folate) and explains the importance of adequate intake, especially for pregnant women or women of child bearing age. Also available in Spanish. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Iron
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Provides information on the sources of iron, recommended dietary intake and issues related to deficiencies and toxicities. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Magnesium
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Find information on the health functions of magnesium, as well as its food sources, recommended intake, and related issues. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Selenium
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Provides information on the health functions of selenium, as well as its food sources, recommended intake, and related issues. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin B12
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Information includes sources of vitamin B6, recommended intakes, deficiency or toxicity features, and role in chronic diseases. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Provides information on the sources of vitamin D, recommended dietary intake and issues related to deficiencies and toxicities. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin E
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Find information on food sources, recommended dietary intake, issues related to deficiencies and toxicities and the role in certain chronic diseases. |
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| Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Zinc
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
Provides information on health functions of zinc, as well as food sources, recommended intakes, and more. |
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