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    Apr 29

    This week the Office of Dietary Supplements () is taking over for ! Stay tuned to learn more about how ODS leads scientific research on dietary supplements to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population.

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  2. 18 hours ago

    Is seed extract from the African mango an effective aid? ODS () reports: A few studies find it may help you lose a very small amount of weight. But its safety has not been well-studied.

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  3. 19 hours ago

    Bitter orange isn’t a regular orange with a bitter taste. It’s a plant whose fruit contains a stimulant called synephrine. It is a common ingredient in many supplements. Find out more from :

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  4. 19 hours ago

    Garcinia cambogia is a common ingredient in many weight loss supplements. But studies show it has little to no effect on and it might have undesirable side effects. Learn more from ODS ():

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  5. 20 hours ago

    Do supplements that contain ingredients like creatine, glutamine, or branched-chain amino acids really work? Find out in this ODS () fact sheet:

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  6. 20 hours ago

    A competitive athlete asked ODS () if dietary supplements for performance could be harmful? We answered:

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  7. 20 hours ago

    News: Guidelines proposed for newly defined Alzheimer’s-like brain disorder

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  8. 20 hours ago

    News: Crisis and suicide prevention services struggle with demand after celebrity suicides

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  9. 21 hours ago

    Do you know what methods are used to evaluate the health benefits and safety of ? The Office of Dietary Supplements () has the answer.

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  10. 22 hours ago

    can help you stay awake, but will it help you lose weight? Maybe a little, but it’s not a magic bullet. Learn more from the Office of Dietary Supplements ().

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  11. 22 hours ago

    Are you thinking of trying a for ? The Office of Dietary Supplements has information about many of the ingredients found in these products:

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  12. 23 hours ago

    Have a question about a ? While we cannot answer specific medical questions or give personal advice, registered dietitians from ODS reply to each inquiry with useful, scientific, and evidence-based information. Ask ODS:

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  13. 23 hours ago

    You may have heard that some professional athletes take one or more claimed to improve their athletic performance and aid their recovery. What might work and what probably doesn't? ODS () has information.

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  14. 23 hours ago

    It's been one year since 's Program set out to build one of the largest, most diverse health databases of its kind. MON., 5/6 (10am ET) for a special Facebook Live event as the program turns one. RSVP:

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  15. 23 hours ago

    Research Matters: Gene therapy reverses rare immune disorder

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  16. 23 hours ago

    Research Matters: Injected liquid forms a gel in damaged heart

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  17. 23 hours ago

    Research Matters: How ketamine relieves symptoms of depression

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  18. 23 hours ago

    News: Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

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  19. 23 hours ago

    News: Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision

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  20. Apr 29

    News: Nationwide essay contest challenges high schoolers to be frank about mental health

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  21. Apr 29

    News: NIH All of Us Research Program symposium to highlight progress and next steps in building largest, most diverse health research effort ever undertaken

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