AIM's articles, healing-food profiles, and condition pages are educational content compiled from published nutrition research and the public-health references below. They describe how foods are studied and traditionally used to support wellness — they are not medical advice, and AIM does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please talk with your healthcare provider about your health conditions, medications, and any significant change to your diet.
Primary references
- USDA FoodData Central — nutrient composition data for foods and ingredients.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — fact sheets on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
- MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — consumer health information on nutrition and conditions.
- PubMed — peer-reviewed biomedical and nutrition research literature.
- CDC Nutrition — public-health guidance on healthy eating patterns.
- World Health Organization — Healthy Diet — international dietary recommendations.
- The Nutrition Source (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) — evidence summaries on foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns.
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans — U.S. federal nutrition guidance.
How AIM uses these sources
Food profiles start from USDA nutrient data. Statements about how nutrients and foods relate to body systems and health conditions are drawn from the references above, favoring reviews and public-health guidance over single studies. Where research is early or mixed — as it often is in nutrition science — our content uses careful language like "supports," "is studied for," or "is traditionally used," rather than treatment claims.
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