Effects of a multivitamin/mineral supplement
Clinical Study Title:
The effects of a multivitamin/mineral supplement on micronutrient
status, antioxidant capacity and cytokine production in healthy
older adults consuming a fortified diet.
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English Summary: |
This
study gave older adults either a placebo or a multivitamin
daily in order to determine the effect of the multivitamin
on the nutritional status in the adult. This study
lasted for a total of 8 weeks, after which the body’s
level of nutrients was examined. After completion
of the study, those participants who had been taking
the multivitamin had much higher levels of many of
the essential nutrients. This was true even for adults
who indicated they were already eating folic fortified
food. This suggests that especially in older adults,
even with an already supplemented diet, the use of
a daily multivitamin can help them to obtain optimal
nutrient status. |
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Authors:
McKay DL. Perrone G. Rasmussen H. Dallal G. Hartman W. Cao G. Prior
RL. Roubenoff R. Blumberg JB.
Institution:
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts
University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 19(5):613-21, 2000
Oct.
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