From eNewsletter 7/22/2024
DID YOU KNOW that a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests subjects without chronic disease taking a multivitamin for over 20 years did not lower mortality risk compared to nonusers? The researchers noted that this goes against recent long-term findings showing the opposite.
Moreover, the researchers noted they did not evaluate multivitamin use and risk of death among different kinds of populations, such as those with documented nutritional deficiencies, as well as the potential impact of regular multivitamin use on other health conditions associated with aging.
The takeaway from this study is that you should never self-supplement. Always meet with a knowledgable health professional who can assess your individual needs. There are so many variable when assessing supplemental nutrient needs, and they vary through different phases of life.
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