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• International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS)
  Indexes to scholarly articles on dietary supplements from four major databases. 1986 - present.
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  Over 722,000 citations on the topic of dietary supplements from four major database sources: biomedical-related articles from MEDLINE, botanical and agricultural science from AGRICOLA, worldwide agricultural literature through AGRIS, and selected nutrition journals from CAB Abstracts and CAB Health. Includes:

  • The use and function of vitamin, mineral, phytochemical, botanical, and herbal supplements in human nutrition
  • The role of nutrient supplementation in metabolism in normal nutrition and disease states
  • Animal studies that relate to the function of dietary supplements in human nutrition
  • Chemical composition, biochemical roles, and antioxidant activity of botanicaland nutrient supplements
  • Fortification of foods with supplemental nutrients and health-related effects
  • Nutrient composition of herbal and botanical products
  • Surveys on dietary supplement use by various populations
  • The growth and production of herbal and botanical products used as dietary supplements
• Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements
  Research-based entries on over-the-counter supplements. Contains peer-reviewed chemical, preclinical, and clinical data. Includes the biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, indications, contraindications and regulatory status of popular supplements.
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• Office of Dietary Supplements Consumer Health Page
  Links to the Combined Health Information Database, Medlineplus, fact sheets on dietary supplements, and other reliable sources of dietary supplement information.
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• Dietary Supplements: General Resources for Consumers
  List of information resources for dietary supplements. current.
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• Natural Standard (Integrative Medicine)
  Evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. Contains three sub-databases: Herbs & Supplements, Condition Center, and Alternative Modalities. Each therapy includes scientific data and expert opinions.
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  Validated rating scales are used to evaluate the quality of available evidence. Information is incorporated into comprehensive monographs which are designed to facilitate clinical decision making. All monographs undergo blinded editorial and peer review prior to inclusion.

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