Special Supplement - December 2, 2010

Just the Facts: ODS Fact Sheets

ODS fact sheets provide accurate and up-to-date scientific information about dietary supplement ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and botanicals. Many fact sheets are now available in these three versions:

Consumer fact sheets are written for the health-conscious person or busy health care provider who wants a brief overview. This version takes a "just the facts" approach.

Consumer provides a basic and easy-to-read overview in two pages.

Health Professional fact sheets are primarily directed to health care providers or research scientists who want a comprehensive overview. Supporting references to the original biomedical literature are included.

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets

My Dietary Supplements (MyDS) Mobile App

ODS has created a free mobile app for consumers called My Dietary Supplements or "MyDS" that allows you to:

• Keep a convenient, mobile record of the dietary supplements you're taking.
• Easily give your health care providers a list of the dietary supplements you take.
• Get science-based, reliable information about dietary supplements.

Download the free app at http://ods.od.nih.gov/myds.

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