NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)

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

301- 435-2920

People seeking information about dietary supplements in the U.S.

The mission of ODS, a division of the National Institutes of Health, is to strengthen 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.

• Provides evidence-based educational materials on vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals and other dietary supplements for consumers and health professionals
• Provides information on federally funded research projects pertaining to dietary supplements
• Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database (DSID) provides the amount of nutrients in some dietary supplements based on chemical analysis
• Newsletters provide information on ODS activities, news and resources.