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It’s
#NationalNutritionMonth
and a great time to think about what vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you should get from
#food
. Think you need
#dietarysupplements
to improve your intake? Read our fact sheet to find out What You Need to Know:
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Brrr, it's cold! Warm up with a lentil soup. These contain iron that the body needs to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Read more here:
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March is
#NationalNutritionMonth
.
@NIH_ODS
reminds everyone to choose a nutritious variety of foods that provide the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. Even small changes can make difference. Get more info here:
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How can
#researchers
fight
#misinformation
? At a recent
@NIH_ODS
seminar
@CaulfieldTim
advised
#scientists
to
#debunk
inaccurate claims with clear, shareable,
#evidencebased
#content
. Read more
#tips
here:
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Los suplementos de omega-3 pueden bajar los triglicéridos. El aceite de pescado contiene omega-3; igual que el de krill, el de hígado de pescado y el de algal, una fuente vegetariana sacada de las algas. Para saber más:
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As we head into summer, remember tanned skin is not a safe way to get
#vitaminD
:
http://t.co/I01rrSVwij
#DontFryDay
http://t.co/ob3GgL3VaG
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Fun fact: Your body absorbs iron from plant sources better when you eat it with meat, poultry, seafood, and foods that contain vitamin C.
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Dairy products aren’t the only way to get
#calcium
.
#Kale
and broccoli are also fine sources:
http://t.co/1G4IBH3Gvc
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Curious about herbs and botanicals? NCCIH has developed an app that gives fast, free access to science-based summaries of more than 50 popular herbs. Learn more and get the app here:
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When ODS was established by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), Congress mandated ODS create a database of scientific
#research
on
#dietarysupplements
. Thus, the CARDS database was born. Check it out:
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Don’t skip the broccoli! Some research shows that people who eat more
#vitamin
K-rich foods have stronger bones
http://t.co/O75N5Dv4uI
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#Calcium
isn’t just found in dairy foods. Try
#kale
, salmon with bones, or fortified orange juice:
http://t.co/o4coZ3knSl
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¿
#SUQ
las personas con
#diabetes
tipo 2 pueden tener bajo nivel de tiamina (
#vitamina
B1) en la sangre? Se estudia si los
#suplementos
de tiamina reducen la glucosa en sangre y la tolerancia a la glucosa. Para saber más:
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Turmeric is a spice found in curry powder. It contains curcumin and other substances that may have beneficial health effects:
@NIH_NCCIH
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Don’t miss
@CaulfieldTim
, Professor of Health Law and Science Policy at
@UAlberta
, kicking off the 2021-2022
@NIH_ODS
seminar series. He will speak about
#Supplements
and
#Misinformation
in
#PopCulture
, Sept 15. Get
#info
here:
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#Nutrition
professionals: do you get questions about
#WeightLoss
supplements? We have a resource for you:
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The
@NIH
is pleased to announce the release of the NIH Nutrition Report (2020-2021) and accompanying Executive Summary. In recent years, NIH has strengthened
#NutritionResearch
because of the role that nutrition plays in human health. Learn more:
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¿
#SUQ
que la
#vitaminaD
tiene dos formas: D2 (ergocalciferol) y D3 (colecalciferol)? Ambas aumentan la cantidad de vitamina D en la
#sangre
, pero la D3 puede subir algo los niveles y por más tiempo. Más información aquí:
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Registered for
@nutritionorg
’s
#Nutrition2022
? ODS staff will present 2 on-demand sessions: ODS
#Funding
Opportunities and Research Resources and
#Research
Findings for Proprietary Blends. To access, search “dietary supplements” here:
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La vitamina B6 ayuda al cuerpo a metabolizar las proteínas. La mayoría de la gente en los Estados Unidos consume suficiente vitamina B6. Algunas buenas fuentes son garbanzos, aves y pescado.
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Take advantage of
#summer
produce. Your summer veggie guide:
http://t.co/vaGNXnF3Ix
http://t.co/jThzAFmtTB
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The active ingredients in
#turmeric
--used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine--are curcuminoids, ODS joined with
@NIST
to fund
#research
that helped accurately quantify curcuminoids in
#dietarysupplements
.
#ODScofunded
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Choline helps regulate memory, mood, muscle control and more. We make some choline but we also need to eat foods that contain it. Adults need 425 to 550 mg a day. Good sources include eggs, soybeans, and ground beef. More info:
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La vitamina A tiene una función en la visión, el sistema inmunitario y muchos otros sistemas del cuerpo. Prepare una deliciosa comida, con mucho color y rica en vitamina A, con batata asada.
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Sage was used in ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek medicine, but what is it used for these days? Learn more:
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Muchas personas no consumen suficiente vitamina E. Algunas de las buenas fuentes: frutos secos, semillas, aceites vegetales y verduras de hojas verdes. La vitamina E también se encuentra en suplementos dietéticos.
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El atún tiene muchos nutrientes, como vitamina B12. Su cuerpo necesita B12 para la salud de las células sanguíneas y nerviosas. Además, ayuda a prevenir la anemia megaloblástica, que puede causar cansancio y debilidad:
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@NIH_ODS
has information on dietary supplements in Spanish, too; información
en español
#ChatWellness
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4 tips for eating more
#fruit
,
#vegetables
, and whole grains:
http://t.co/6dWIO6dcnK
Try one out this week.
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#Cigarette
#smokers
need more vitamin C. Crunch on veggies with C like red pepper:
http://t.co/5YTRFRHnIM
http://t.co/oPWOAXdO9y
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Previous
#research
showed that anthocyanins found in many fruits may counteract inflammation. Can these substances impact the
#stress
response,
#depression
and
#anxiety
? A study co-funded by ODS,
@NIH_NCCIH
and
@NIHAging
digs in.
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You already know that not everything you read on the Internet is true. How to separate health news fact from fiction:
http://t.co/jegjpLXHQ8
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Medicines and dietary supplements are regulated differently by FDA. Unlike for drugs, the manufacturer of a supplement does not have to conduct studies in people to prove that it's effective or safe before selling it.
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Happy
#BerryMonth
! Many berries are sources of
#antioxidants
including vitamin C:
http://t.co/UBgckNtYYg
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#Resilience
—ability to bounce back from challenges—important to physical and
#mentalhealth
. Learn about
@NIH
-funded
#research
how service members stay
#healthy
and
#resilient
in the face of
#stress
1st Trans-NIH Resilience Working Group webinar, May 19:
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November is
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
. People who eat a lot of
#food
containing beta-carotene may have a lower risk of some types of
#cancer
but taking beta-carotene
#supplements
may increase
#risk
of
#lungcancer
in
#smokers
. Read more here:
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Las nueces de Brasil son gustosas, pero mejor no comer muchas. Unas pocas pueden hacer que supere el límite aceptado para el selenio. Con el tiempo, un exceso de selenio podría tener riesgos para la salud. Lea más en:
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Acting
@NIH_ODS
Director, Dr. Joseph Betz, explains the differences between foods, drugs, and
#supplements
at the 2022 Mary Frances Picciano Dietary Supplement Research Practicum.
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La vitamina A es vital para la visión, el sistema inmunitario y el crecimiento y desarrollo normales. ¿Cuáles son algunas buenas fuentes? ¡Naranjas, batatas, zanahorias y calabazas! Lea más aquí:
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You CAN afford to eat healthy—30 ways in 30 days you can stretch your fruit and veggie budget:
http://t.co/OkQExnqF
[PDF-543.98KB]
#MyDS
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La vitamina B2, llamada también riboflavina, es importante para la energía, el crecimiento y la función celular en todo el organismo. Las mejores fuentes son los huevos, la carne y la leche. Aprenda más sobre aquí:
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¿Está embarazada o amamantando? Coma pescado y mariscos con los ácidos grasos omega-3 EPA y DHA para mejorar la salud de su bebé, como salmón y arenques. Evite el pescado con mucho mercurio. Lea más en:
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#MythBusters
:
#Popeye
got it wrong! Spinach isn't a significant source of iron. BUT spinach is a source of vit. A.
http://t.co/6XOqpzO7ot
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¿
#Sab
ía que la mayoría de nuestras
#hojas
informativas para el consumidor están en
#ingl
és y
#espa
ñol? Encuentre
#recursos
de salud sobre vitaminas, minerales y otros
#suplementosdiet
éticos para
#hispanohablantes
aquí:
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#Naturalproducts
#data
increases daily. Connecting data points can facilitate scientific discovery. Co-funded by ODS and
@NIH_NCCIH
,
@TheLOTUSInitia1
brings together >40 resources into an
#open
,
#collabroative
knowledge base. Read more here:
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Take a quick walk today to get some sun. Skin exposed to sun through a window will not produce vitamin D
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¿Habla Español? Are you or your patients more familiar with Spanish than English? If so, you'll be happy to know that we provide Spanish translations of many of our consumer information materials.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could lose weight simply by taking a pill, wearing a patch, or rubbing on a cream? Unfortunately, claims that you can lose weight without changing your dietary and exercise habits just aren’t true.
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Avocado isn’t just tasty on snacks and sandwiches. It’s a fine source of vitamin K and folate, too! Learn more:
http://t.co/sb503Qv7
#MyDS
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ODS welcomes Stefan M. Pasiakos, Ph.D., FACSM, as the new ODS Director, as he begins his tenure today.
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¿
#DYK
:
#los
alimentos de plantas no tienen
#vitamina
B12? Si su
#dieta
es
#vegetariana
o
#vegana
quizá carece de B12.
#Los
síntomas de carencia de B12 son
#cansancio
o debilidad, pérdida del apetito y confusión. Si quiere saber más, visite:
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Today is American Diabetes Alert Day. For most dietary supplements—like chromium, alpha-lipoic acid, omega-3s, magnesium, and selenium—there is no or little evidence to support them having a beneficial effect on diabetes or its complications.
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During
#AlcoholAwareness
Month, ODS reminds you that
#alcohol
can affect how your body absorbs and processes some vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, and biotin.
@NIAAAnews
has more info on how drinking affects your body:
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Garlic has been traditionally used for high BP and cholesterol, but what does the science say?
#AmericanHeartMonth
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DHA, EPA, ALA…all are omega-3s. Too many acronyms? Can’t remember how they differ? Our omega-3 fact sheet explains it all for you:
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Is that product really FDA-approved? Learn how to separate
#fact
from
#fiction
http://t.co/3FCM01KzCL
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#Science
is my favorite jigsaw
#puzzle
, says Dr Barbara Sorkin, Director of the Botanical Research Centers Program at
@NIH_ODS
. Read her
#interview
with
@frontiersin
.
#womeninscience
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In June we’re hosting an exciting opportunity for health professionals and researchers to learn about issues, concepts, and conversations surrounding
#DietarySupplements
. Find out more and apply to attend today:
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Join
@NIMHD
,
@MinorityHealth
, and
@FDAOMH
for an
#NMHM18
Twitter chat on April 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Use
#HealthEquityChat
to participate! .
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Science shows that some, but not all, dietary supplements are beneficial to health. What you need to know:
http://t.co/3HRg5jUe
#MyDS
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If you are concerned about
#dietarysupplement
quality and health claims, check out the
@US_FDA
Health Fraud Product Database to see if action has been taken.
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Did you know? Older adults need more vitamin D than younger adults. Our fact sheet tells you why:
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Broccoli is a not-so-trendy “
#superfood
.” The veggie is a source of vitamins A, C, & K, and
#calcium
:
http://t.co/xsycRTCVqo
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Vitamin D: What, Why, and How?—Questions we’re looking to answer with our Vitamin D Initiative:
http://t.co/dp1VlNXI
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Coffee lovers: Can caffeine affect excretion and absorption of calcium? Find out:
http://t.co/woUJxLUN
#MyDS
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La gente con niveles bajos de vitamina B6 en la sangre podría tener mayor riesgo de algunos tipos de cáncer. Para asegurarse de que consume suficiente B6, ¿qué tal una brocheta de pollo con arroz y humus?
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Vitamin
#B12
has been in the news lately. Our fact sheet explains how B12 works in your body:
http://t.co/b6rcKV80mf
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Your body produces
#vitaminD
when skin is directly exposed to the sun. Exposure through a window doesn’t count:
http://t.co/B94Dx8F9dH
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#Vegetarian
? Lentils, white beans, spinach, &
#tofu
all contain iron. Cook some up for a powerhouse lunch:
http://t.co/rIjBPHDkig
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Su cuerpo necesita vitamina D para fortalecer los huesos y los músculos y transmitir los mensajes entre su cerebro y su cuerpo. Para saber más sobre la vitamina D visite:
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Did you know: Vitamin D and calcium, when taken together, reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
http://t.co/RDHbEmmz
#MyDS
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The new labels on foods and dietary supplements will carry different Daily Values (DVs) for many nutrients. In some cases, even the units of measurement change--eg, no more IUs for vitamins A and E. Compare the current with the newer DVs at
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Here's a quick read on the basics of dietary supplement efficacy, safety, quality, labeling, and regulation. We call it Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know.
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FACT: Vitamin C does not prevent colds and only slightly reduces their length & severity:
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Some products marketed as dietary supplements are potentially hazardous because they contain hidden ingredients. The FDA maintains a list of products to watch out for:
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Los alimentos procesados, como las sopas enlatadas, suelen contener mucha sal, pero rara vez se trata de sal yodada; por eso, los alimentos no aportan este nutriente necesario. Lea más sobre el yodo:
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¿Quiénes no consumen la cantidad recomendada de
#calcio
con sus alimentos o
#suplementosdiet
éticos? 1) Niños y adolescentes de 4 a 18 2) Personas negras o asiáticas 3) Adultos de más de 50 con pocos recursos 4) Todo lo anterior. Visite:
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¡Brrrr, hace frío! Caliéntese con una sopa de lentejas. Estas contienen hierro que el cuerpo necesita para fabricar hemoglobina, una proteína de los glóbulos rojos que transporta el oxígeno por todo el cuerpo. Lea más aquí:
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The Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database tool gives accurate estimates of the amounts of ingredients in dietary supplement products. It compares the analyzed levels of ingredients with the amounts listed on the label. Read more about DSID:
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Nutrient of many talents: Vitamin D is important for your body’s bones, muscles, nerves, and immune system!
http://t.co/y2WtmLDu
#MyDS
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Adults need between 75 and 90 mg of
#vitamin
C a day; smokers and women who are
#breastfeeding
need more:
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Did you know that dietary supplements are not regulated in the same way as drugs? Dr. Joseph Betz explains how food, drugs, and dietary supplements are regulated:
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