Certain nutrients have been shown to be effective in preventing coronary heart disease. We hypothesized that a daily intake of low amounts of a number of these nutrients would exert…
Background:Epidemiologic studies have suggested a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) at higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain. Whether this association is due to antioxidant vitamins or…
Background: Use of multivitamin and mineral supplements is common among U.S. adults, yet few well-designed trials have assessed the reputed benefits. Objective: To determine the effect of a daily multivitamin…
To the Editor: Fawzi and coworkers (July 1 issue)1 demonstrate the benefit of multivitamin supplementation in pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. What is most impressive is that…