Are you among the one in three Americans who gulps down a multivitamin every morning, probably with a sip of water? The truth about this popular habit may be hard to swallow.
Aug 9, 2022
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The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.
May 28, 2018
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A review of worldwide studies has found that add-on treatment with high-dose b-vitamins - including B6, B8 and B12 - can significantly reduce symptoms of schizophrenia more than standard treatments alone.
Feb 16, 2017
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Multivitamin and mineral supplements, often promoted to pregnant women as a means of giving their child the best possible start in life, are unlikely to be needed by most mums- to-be and are an unnecessary expense, concludes ...
Jul 11, 2016
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Most large, clinical trials of vitamin supplements, including some that have concluded they are of no value or even harmful, have a flawed methodology that renders them largely useless in determining the real value of these ...
Dec 30, 2013
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Calcium supplementation in young adults can significantly improve bone mass, offering a potential new window for intervention to prevent osteoporosis, according to a review published today in eLife.
Sep 27, 2022
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Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a trial from Japan published by The BMJ today.
May 25, 2022
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I sometimes consult with overweight patients who are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery. For some individuals, the need to take specific vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of their lives is not an easy ...
Nov 5, 2021
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One reason dietary supplements are so popular is the perception they're harmless.
Aug 3, 2021
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There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, new research has revealed.
Jan 14, 2019
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