Posted 10/09/2009
Vitamins, Minerals, and “Supplements”
Whole foods in balance and in moderation are still best
By Eli Goodman, MD
Nutritious food that is properly prepared, in balance, and consumed in moderation remains the only guaranteed "best program" for optimal nutrition. The science of nutritional supplements, deficiencies, vitamins, minerals, etc., remains challenging. Controlled studies, including outcomes studies (i.e., those that determine if an intervention really helps us or not), are difficult to do because there are so many variables. Evidence-based guidelines are sparse. Read More >>
Posted 08/10/2009
Selenium in Your Supplement?
On second thought . . .
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
For most men with prostate cancer, the dietary supplement selenium may actually promote more aggressive cases of the disease, according to a new study. Read More >>
Posted 05/04/2009
Is the Vitamin B Trio a Bust?
Perhaps not as powerful as first thought
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
Is the famed vitamin B trio (folate + vitamin B6 + vitamin B12), which is thought to help prevent heart disease, a bust? The answer leads you back to food, not supplements. Read More >>
