NEWS: MULTIVITAMINS MAY NOT PROVIDE MAJOR HEALTH BENEFIT

Multivitamins May Not Provide Major Health Benefit

Multivitamins are a multibillion dollar industry, but data suggest people may be better off saving their money. Several studies found that multivitamin use does not protect against age-related cognitive decline in men, nor does it reduce the risk of heart disease. Multivitamins’ protective effects against cancer and cataracts have also been found to be very slight. Experts say there is no “magic pill” that will compensate for poor lifestyle habits; the best way to protect one’s health is by being active and eating right. More… Discuss

 

DAILY MULTIVITAMIN MAY PROVIDE CANCER PROTECTION

Though the primary purpose of taking a multivitamin is to prevent nutritional deficiencies, a daily dose of the supplement could also provide a measure of protection against cancer. A randomized,double-blind study of nearly 15,000 men found that those taking a daily multivitamin had an eight percent lower risk of developing cancer in later life. The effect may be small, but it is statistically significant. More… Discuss