Major Scientific Review Validates the importance of Vitamins

Posted in Supplementation, Vitamins on 08/14/2009 01:29 pm by Ralph Meredith

In June of 2002, one of the most respected journals in medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, published a comprehensive review of almost 40 years worth of scientific research on the relationship between vitamins and certain diseases.This review which was conducted by two Harvard researchers, clearly illustrates how vitamin deficiencies are associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease,  and osteoporosis.

The researchers located many studies that prove taking folic acid during pregnancy helps prevent certain birth defects. Folic acid has also been proven to help prevent heart disease and several types of cancer when taken on a regular basis.

Regarding the intake of Vitamin E, the researchers located evidence that it is an important antioxidant necessary for immune function. They also found that Vitamin E has a role in the prevention of heart disease and prostate cancer in some people.

Vitamin D and it’s relation to bone mass appeared in the review as well as supportive evidence for the value of Vitamins B6 and B12.

Based on these findings and the recognition that Americans are not receiving enough vitamins from theit diets, the Harvard researchers recommend that all adults take one multivitamin daily.

For more information go to the Journal of the American Medical association, June 19, 2002

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