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  1. “Goitrogens” can interfere with the way the body uses iodine. Find out more about these substances: go.usa.gov/d39 #MyDS about 10 hours ago via web
  2. People who get too little #vitaminD may develop weak bones. Your age determines how much you need per day: go.usa.gov/dqv #MyDS about 14 hours ago via web
  3. [Resource] Stay on top of recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts using @US_FDA’s comprehensive list: go.usa.gov/phN 2:03 PM May 29th via web
  4. Healthy Growth: During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly: go.usa.gov/pSw #MyDS 12:11 PM May 29th via web
  5. Attention Diet and Fitness Professionals: Human Performance and Dietary Supplements Summit—August 9 and 10: go.usa.gov/pJ8 10:30 AM May 29th via web
  6. Thanks for the follows, RTs, and mentions! @CooperHospital @cooperortho @alyand18 @dsmnutrition @womenshealth @NCCAM 12:01 PM May 25th via web
  7. Scurvy is fatal if not treated. Rare in the US, it occurs if people get little or no vitamin C for many weeks: go.usa.gov/pF4 10:04 AM May 25th via web
  8. Myth: If a little is good, taking a lot is even better. Too many vitamins and minerals can harm your health: go.usa.gov/pHl 7:03 AM May 25th via web
  9. 1 in 2 Americans take a dietary supplement. Track and monitor your use with the #MyDS app: go.usa.gov/p7Y 2:02 PM May 24th via web
  10. Looking for the latest, research-based dietary supplement information? Sign up for our listserv! go.usa.gov/p7r 1:01 PM May 24th via web
  11. Vitamin E can help protect the body. Learn about its role as an antioxidant, and other functions: go.usa.gov/p71 #MyDS 10:21 AM May 24th via web
  12. Students and Researchers: Search for dietary supplement research projects using our free CARDS database: go.usa.gov/pwq 9:02 AM May 24th via web
  13. Women: Do you get enough calcium? And yes—frozen yogurt counts! But vegetable sources like kale are also good: go.usa.gov/pdv 2:01 PM May 23rd via web
  14. There is no standard for what’s in multivitamin supplements. As a result, there are many types on the market: go.usa.gov/pVy #MyDS 10:09 AM May 23rd via web
  15. La vitamina B6 es importante para el metabolismo. ¿Consumes suficiente? go.usa.gov/pmM 8:26 AM May 23rd via web
  16. Approximately 50% of the body’s magnesium is in your bones. Help @bestbones4ever promote bone health in young girls: go.usa.gov/pm5 6:01 AM May 23rd via web
  17. Pregnant? Watch how much #vitaminA is in your supplements. Too much during pregnancy may lead to birth defects: go.usa.gov/pPs 2:43 PM May 22nd via web
  18. Before taking a dietary supplement, consider this: go.usa.gov/p9N #MyDS 9:02 AM May 21st via web
  19. Good morning! Start your day with fortified cereal or oatmeal to get essential nutrients like iron: go.usa.gov/pkl #MyDS 7:01 AM May 21st via web
  20. Enjoy your weekend! Thanks for the RTs and mentions: @Mobile_Gov @SashaBaRD @UK_HealthCare @UMBpatricia @HealthCastleGlo #FF 10:01 AM May 18th via web
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