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Find questions and answers about dietary supplements, including information related to use and safety, purchasing, and regulation. ... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found nearly 300 fraudulent products—promoted mainly for weight loss, sexual enhancement, and bodybuilding—that contain hidden or deceptively labeled ingredi... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

A botanical is a plant valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent. Learn about herbal products, including dietary supplements, used to maintain or improve health.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

How much calcium does your daughter get? Use this calculator to find out if she is getting 130% DV or 1,300 milligrams she needs each day.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Learn how to get the right amount of calcium in your daily diet.... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. Learn how CoQ10 has been used, recommended, or studied for numerous conditions. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This site provides information on Carnitine, a dietary supplement, which is derived from an amino acid, found in nearly all cells of the body. Carnitine plays a critical role in energy production. ... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health

Learn about dietary sources of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food and helps produce and maintain cells. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplem... Details >

Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health