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Area of Science:

Integrative Health
Natural Products Research
Public Health Policy

Background:

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) leads U.S. federal research in complementary and integrative health, including natural products.
NCCIH, despite its size within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), funds a substantial portion of NIH's natural products research due to its explicit mission.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the NCCIH mission and its funding priorities for natural products research.
To highlight the shift towards a 'whole person health' approach in NCCIH's strategic plan.

Main Methods:

Review of the NCCIH mission statement and strategic plan.
Analysis of NCCIH funding priorities in basic, mechanistic, and clinical research sectors for natural products.

Main Results:

NCCIH is uniquely positioned to fund natural products research within the NIH.
Current NCCIH priorities emphasize whole person health, including natural products' role in health restoration and promotion.

Conclusions:

NCCIH's strategic direction supports natural products research focused on holistic health and well-being.
The agency's focus aims to advance the understanding and application of natural products for health promotion.