It's National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Magnesium deficiency is related to factors that promote headaches, including neurotransmitter release and vasoconstriction. Research on the use of magnesium supplements for migraine headaches is limited. However, in their evidence-based guidelines, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society concluded that magnesium therapy is probably effective for migraine prevention. Because the typical dose of magnesium used for migraine prevention exceeds the tolerable upper intake level, this treatment should be used only under the direction and supervision of a health care provider. Read more in our fact sheet for health professionals: https://lnkd.in/eHuR8wzN
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
Research Services
Bethesda, Maryland 2.854 followers
Strengthening knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements.
About us
The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the lead federal government entity addressing the scientific exploration of dietary supplements. ODS is located in the NIH Office of the Director in the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives in Bethesda, MD. ODS was established by Congress as part of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). Its mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population. ODS scientific staff has international reputations for their work in the fields of analytical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, epidemiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and health communications, allowing ODS to address the complex and sometimes challenging issues snubling to dietary supplements. Thanks for visiting our LinkedIn page! For daily posts and to interact with us, visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NIH.ODS/ ) & X (https://twitter.com/NIH_ODS ). For privacy policies, visit: https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/Site_Policies.aspx#h1
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https://ods.od.nih.gov/
External link for NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
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- Research Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Bethesda, Maryland
- Founded
- 1995
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Who writes the dietary supplement information on the ODS website? Our staff members—including registered dietitians, epidemiologists, and other experts in the field—work together to write, review, and update our website information based on the latest research. You can rely on and trust the information you find on our site. https://ods.od.nih.gov
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Reminder: Join ODS Wednesday, June 12, 4 pm ET, as Dr. Jo Barnes, University of Auckland, New Zealand, presents "Assessing the prevalence of use of dietary supplements, natural health products and associated adverse events" https://lnkd.in/eB7PMszG
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We have updated our iodine fact sheet with information about low iodine diets for radioactive iodine treatment. Patients preparing to undergo treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer are usually told to follow a low iodine diet—less than about 50 mcg per day for 1 to 2 weeks—before treatment. This helps deplete iodine levels in the body and increase thyroidal uptake of radioactive iodine. Our fact sheet includes a list of resources that may be helpful to clinicians and patients when planning low iodine diets: https://lnkd.in/eQKJcPF8
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ODS staff publish results of research projects pertaining to dietary supplements and related topics, as well as key findings from workshops and conferences. Our website lists staff publications such as “Evolution and impact of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for determining vitamin D metabolites,” “Differences in Intakes of Select Nutrients by Urbanization Level in the United States Population 2 Years and Older, NHANES 2013-2018,” and many more. https://lnkd.in/e-m2KnPc
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Get to know NIH – in Spanish! Learn more about NIH’s scientific research and our community members who are turning discovery into health via the new, NIH Spanish-language Virtual Tour. https://bit.ly/4aLG77a
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Curious about the safety of botanical dietary supplements? Join us virtually on June 12 at 4 pm ET for the last ODS seminar of the 2023-2024 season. Dr. Jo Barnes, Professor in Herbal Medicines in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand will discuss this topic. https://lnkd.in/eB7PMszG
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Copper is a mineral that the body needs to make blood vessels, connective tissue, and energy. It also plays a role in brain development. Some studies have shown that people with higher copper levels have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Other research has found high levels of copper in people with Alzheimer’s disease. More research is needed to determine what role—if any—copper levels play in this disease. Our fact sheet on copper has a section on Alzheimer’s disease: https://lnkd.in/eSx326t6
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Looking for information on a particular type of dietary supplement, such as vitamin D, melatonin, or fish oil? Our Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) now catalogs more than 185,000 Supplement Facts labels from products sold in the U.S. Researchers, healthcare providers, and consumers can search by product name, brand, or ingredient. Take a look: https://dsld.od.nih.gov/
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) reposted this
New research from San Francisco VA Medical Center shows that veterans with chronic pain value discussions with their health care providers about natural products. However, patients’ perceptions that providers are biased against the products can have a negative effect on the patient-provider relationship. This work was supported by NCCIH and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. https://bit.ly/4bOA4zw #NaturalProducts #DietarySupplements #ChronicPain #Veterans #HealthResearch
Veterans With Chronic Pain Value Discussions With Health Care Providers About Natural Products
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