Dietary Supplement Analytical Methods and Reference Materials Program (AMRM) AMRM Home | AMRM Overview | AMRM Program Areas | Organizations & Resources | FAQ | Glossary The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) has a mission to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements. The thorough analytical characterization of dietary supplements is a critical step in demonstrating safety and understanding their health effects, and the ODS Analytical Methods and Reference Materials Program (AMRM) is focused on developing and disseminating resources that scientists and analysts need to ensure that the characterization of dietary supplements, natural products, and nutrient biomarkers are precise, accurate, and reliable. Search for Select Analytical Methods and Reference Materials Publications Combine keywords with AND, NOT and OR, or use "" to search a phrase. Enter a substance, plant, matrix, method, compound, etc. to query a curated list of publications on available reference materials, methods, and educational resources. [Search Help] [List all publication categories] AMRM Program Overview Program history, goals, structure, and accomplishments AMRM Program Areas Analytical Methods Resources and activities to advance method development and rigorous validation Reference Materials Suites of matrix reference materials for making measurements of dietary ingredients and supplements, and clinical samples • ODS Reference Materials Search Tool Education and Outreach Quality assurance programs, education and training, botanical identification resources, and more to improve analytical skills Associated Organizations and Related Resources Federal agencies and offices and non-government organizations which participate in AMRM Program activities Frequently Asked Questions Glossary of Terms Courtesy: LC Sander & CA Rimmer, NIST
