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These are all reputable sources that will provide you with most of the info you need :) Try searching them for the vitamin or mineral you are researching. There are videos below that show you how these bad boys work :)

Vitamins and minerals are sometimes known by more than one name. If that's the case with your nutrient, try searching for the other name or names as well. For example, if I'm looking for info on Vitamin C, I might also try searching for ascorbic acid.

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Tips:
- Limit search to your vitamin/mineral (e.g. Vitamin D3 OR water mineral, etc.).
- See where the article is "FROM" to assess point of view (e.g. Encyclopedia of Diets, Encyclopedia of Science, etc.)
- Use 'CTRL' + 'F' to find relevant terms (e.g. "defic" for deficient, deficiency, etc.)

MedlinePlus
Tip: Scan the grey text for source type (e.g. Medical encyclopedia OR Drug Supplements, etc.).
Source: The National Library of Medicine. Provides links to information which has been vetted by experts.
Office of Dietary Supplements
Tip:
- Look for "Fact Sheets" for in-depth overviews and more.
Source: The National Institutes of Health.

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NUTRI 300 - Professor Lopez (Fall 2024): Research Your Nutrient

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