Vitamins for Disease Prevention in Adults
Clinical Study Title:
Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: clinical applications.
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English Summary: |
There
are many syndromes associated with deficiencies of
vitamins and essential nutrients. Lesser levels of
vitamins will increase a risk for chronic diseases.
Specific vitamin deficiencies are related to various
chronic diseases or cancer. Since it is difficult
to try to supplement specific vitamins in separate
pills, a daily multivitamin with specific ingredients
is recommended. Vitamins B6 and B12 are protective
against heart disease and some cancers, Vitamin D
is good against many fractures and healing time, and
Vitamins A, E, and C are related to many chronic diseases.
Pregnant women should also look for folate in their
multivitamin, and too much Vitamin A during pregnancy
should be avoided. In general, the best way to gain
the maximum protective benefits from vitamins is to
use a good multivitamin. |
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Authors:
Fletcher RH. Fairfield KM.
Institution:
Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Harvard Medical School/Harvard
Pilgrim Health Care, 133 Brookline Ave, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA
02215, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
JAMA. 287(23):3127-9, 2002 Jun 19.
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