This study examined the associations between folic acid and multivitamin supplements used by the mother before and during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring. 45,300 Israeli children born between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2007,…
This systematic review of the current research was conducted to evaluate the benefits of multivitamin supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes. 17 studies involving 137,791 women contributed data to the review. Fifteen of these 17 trials…
Regular consumption of alcohol can cause nutritional deficiencies, a major cause of chronic disease. Alcohol actually inhibits the absorption and function of important nutrients such as thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B12, folic acid, and zinc. Alcohol can also impair the…
Many Americans do not consume a balanced diet with enough servings of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. If you are not getting the proper nutrients in a balanced diet then research indicates multivitamins can supply the missing nutrients to help…
In a 7 year baseline survey and subsequent 18 year follow-up, 8,678 women were studied to determine if multivitamin use reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease death. When multivitamins were used for more than 3 years, women were found to…
In a study of 14,641 male physicians, the use of multivitamins were followed for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. During a median follow-up of 11.2 years, there were 2669 men with confirmed cancer, including 1373 cases of prostate cancer and…
The Landmark Dietary Supplement Study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley studied 278 men and women who took multiple dietary supplements for at least 20 years and compared them to 778 people who took either no supplements…
