Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 27, 2012

Data does not support routine vitamins and other supplements to prevent cancer Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk

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Martinez ME, et al “Dietary supplements and cancer prevention: Balancing potential benefits against proven harms” J Natl Cancer Inst 2012; DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djs195.

Madely Health Headlines for June 23, 2010

How certain foods and supplements can interact with medications Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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When Food and Pills Clash

It is estimated that 80 to 160 million adults take antioxidants in the form of Vitamin A, E and beta-carotene. The premise is that antioxidants will prevent cellular damage from environmental sources maintain their health and thus lead to a longer life. A new study published in the February 28, 2007 issue of the Journal [...]

Study: antioxidants increase the risk of all-cause death Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Several nutrients essential to proper growth and development may require supplementing — for example, vitamin D and iron.