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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Posts of the Week: October 7 - 11, 2024

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) sent this bulletin at 10/11/2024 01:00 PM EDT

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	7 Oct

		RT: @NIH_NCCIH Looking for trustworthy information about the health effects and safety of popular herbs? Download our HerbList app. It has science-based summaries on more than 50 herbs that people use for health purposes. go.nih.gov/Kiz536E

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	7 Oct

		RT: @opssorg Hold Up on the Hype! #LetsTalkSupplements Before you grab that trending product, get the facts. Misinformation about dietary supplements and performance-enhancing substances can lead to health risks and positive drug tests. Visit OPSS.org for more information.

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	8 Oct

		Now live! HHSGov's new #FoodIsMedicine Virtual Toolkit, where you can find the latest research, program stories, a repository of resources to support Food Is Medicine initiatives, and more. Visit health.gov/FoodIsMedicine.

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	9 Oct

		¿Sabía que la biotina, una forma de vitamina B, ayuda al cuerpo a convertir los hidratos de carbono, las grasas y las proteínas en energía? Los camotes o batatas, una conocida verdura de otoño, contienen biotina. Visite: ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Bio

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	9 Oct

		Did you know biotin, a B vitamin, helps your body turn carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy? Sweet potatoes, a popular fall veggie, contain biotin. Learn more: ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Bio

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	10 Oct

		RT: @NIH_NCCIH Berberine is a substance found in a variety of plants, including goldenseal, barberry, Oregon grape, and others. Some studies suggest that it might help with weight loss, but the evidence is not conclusive. Read more: https://t.co/iJmMu3s2CH

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	10 Oct

		RT: @NIH_NCCIH Melatonin is a hormone the brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of the internal clock and with sleep. Short-term use of melatonin supplements appears to be safe for most people, but information on long-term safety is lacking. https://t.co/ssC38aCdXM

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		NIH ODS NIH_ODS	7 Oct

		Join us Oct 16 at 11am ET for the ODS Seminar. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., FACSM, FCAHS, Director of PACE at McMaster University will discuss protein and amino acid supplements and sarcopenia in aging. events-support.com/Documents/ODS_

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