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Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Alternative Fix 
 Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program that "examines the controversy over complementary and alternative medical treatments." Covers topics such as acupuncture, homeopathy, vitamins, herbs, and integrative medicine. Features interviews with supporters and skeptics, commentary, consumer tips, a teacher's guide, video clips, a transcript, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/altmed/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 1, 2004 The BALCO Investigation
A collection of newspaper articles dating back to December 2003 about an investigation of the Burlingame Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO). BALCO was alleged to have supplied athletes with performance-enhancing nutritional supplements and related substances containing illegal steroids. Also includes a discussion forum. From the Web site for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/balco/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Notable People, Nutrition & Food Safety, Sports Last updated Apr 21, 2005 Common Molecules
This site explores the structures of a variety of common molecules. Categories include Elements and Ions, Materials and Technology, Minerals and Gems, Biochemical Molecules, and Environmental Molecules. Entry for each molecule includes a brief description and a model. From the Molecular Structure Center at Indiana University. http://www.reciprocalnet.org/common/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science Last updated Oct 29, 2007 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides resources in alternative medicine and therapies. The directory includes an extensive list of alternative healing approaches as well as other resources such as book reviews, homeopathic and holistic medicine schools, "Find a Doctor/Practitioner," fraud, government resources, online journals, and research centers. Also available in Spanish. http://www.noah-health.org/en/alternative/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 3, 2004 ConsumerLab.com
ConsumerLab.com provides updated "independent testing results about health, nutrition, and wellness products to consumers and healthcare providers." The site provides background and basic testing and results of herbals, vitamins, minerals, other supplements, and fortified foods and beverages at Laboratory Test Results . A complete review and analysis of products is available to paying subscribers. In addition, CL HealthSearch users can search for information on disease, therapy, or other topics from Medline, online journals, and medical organizations. http://www.consumerlab.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 23, 2006 Dietary Supplements Labels Database
This site "offers information about ingredients in more than two thousand selected brands of dietary supplements. It enables users to determine what ingredients are in specific brands and to compare ingredients in different brands. Information is also provided on the health benefits claimed by manufacturers." Searchable by brand names, uses noted on product labels, active ingredients, and manufacturers. Also includes a FAQ, glossary, and related links. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). http://dietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 21, 2007 Expert Report on Functional Foods: Opportunities and Challenges
A report commissioned by the Institute of Food Technologists, which "defines 'functional foods' as foods and food components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition (for the intended population). Examples may include conventional foods; fortified, enriched or enhanced foods; and dietary supplements." Covers definitions, food and genes, current legal standards, labeling, scientific standards, government regulation, marketing, and the role of research. http://www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1001247 Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 4, 2005 Eye Care Site
"Eyes don't get sick by themselves, and an eye cannot be treated without attending to your overall health." Dr. Abel provides "information not only about your eyes, but about their connection with your mind and body." Subjects include cataracts, computer eye fatigue, diabetes, dry eyes, glaucoma, light therapy; and the effects of certain diseases and drugs, as well as vitamins, supplements, and herbs on eye conditions. http://www.eyeadvisory.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, The Human Body Last updated Jan 31, 2001 Facts About Dietary Supplements: Zinc
Material about zinc, "an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell," in the human diet. Topics include recommended dietary allowance of zinc for children and adults, who may need extra zinc, zinc and the common cold, health risk of too much zinc, and selected food sources of zinc. From the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/zinc.html Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 26, 2006 Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
A collection of links about eating disorders, dietary guidelines around the world, the cultural diversity of food in the U.S., newsletters and discussion groups, dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals), food composition, and various food pyramids. Additionally, there are databases of training and educational materials. The Consumer Corner contains materials most often asked for by the public. From the National Agricultural Library and the University of Maryland. Searchable. http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Guide to Non-Dairy "Milks"
Guide to choosing alternatives to dairy milk, such as soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. Discusses nutritional content (including calcium and Vitamin D), choices for children, cooking with milk substitutes, and related topics. Specific brands and products mentioned may have changed, but the document provides good guidelines for choosing alternatives to milk for specific uses and needs. Written by a registered dietician for the Vegetarian Resource Group. http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2001jan/2001janmilk.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 2, 2005 IBIDS Database
"The International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) is a database of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and botanicals." Searchable. From the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health. http://ods.od.nih.gov/databases/ibids.html Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 17, 2002 Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
"The Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center is a source for up-to-date, scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of specific vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and other nutrients in preventing disease and promoting health." Includes detailed information about each nutrient. Rx provides recommendations. Overview links to relevant information when a nutrient or health concern is selected. Newsletters available online back to 1996. Includes government, nutrition, health, and research links. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 9, 2003 Medicine and Madison Avenue
Searchable and browsable exploration of "the complex relationships between modern medicine and modern advertising." It contains "images and database information for approximately 600 health-related advertisements printed in newspapers and magazines [that] illustrate the variety and evolution of marketing images from the 1910s through the 1950s." Products included are "cough and cold remedies, laxatives and indigestion aids, and vitamins and tonics, among others." http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/mma/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 8, 2009 MedlinePlus: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Fish Oil, Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Background about dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which "include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts... and vegetable oils ... contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)." Includes a detailed chart with recommended preventative uses (based on scientific evidence) of these items for specific diseases and conditions. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-fishoil.html Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 28, 2008 National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements
The U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements provides research and safety information. The site lists safety and recall notices and grant opportunities, and offers some publications and access to the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements Database (IBIDS). Searchable. http://ods.od.nih.gov/ Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 18, 2002 The National Institutes of Health: Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
Established in 1991, this 15-year clinical study focuses on the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), diet, and calcium and vitamin D supplements on heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This Web site provides an overview on the program, plus updates and mid-study observations. It includes discussions of the decisions to stop early the estrogen-plus-progestin and estrogen-alone postmenopausal hormone therapy trials. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Mar 29, 2004 NutritionData
This site provides a searchable database of food composition and nutrition information. Each result includes a nutrition facts panel; a calorie ratio pyramid for carbohydrates, fats, and protein; and detailed information about minerals, vitamins, and other components of the food item. Also includes nutritional data for some fast-food restaurants and other nutrition tools. Information is based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), supplemented by other sources. http://www.nutritiondata.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 5, 2005 U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter.com
The Wellness Letter "translates ... leading-edge research into practical advice for daily living." The site features selected articles from recent issues, a guide to dietary supplements (about one-half of the listings are available to nonsubscribers), and a guide to staying healthy, with discussions of issues relating to fitness, nutrition, and longevity. From the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.berkeleywellness.com Topics: Health, Magazines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 10, 2009 |
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