Inheriting genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) is not sufficient to cause this demyelinating disease of the central nervous system; exposure to environmental risk factors is also required. MS…
The effect of vitamin C on the common cold has been the subject of several studies. These studies do not support a considerable decrease in the incidence of the common…
Context The role and dose of oral vitamin D supplementation in nonvertebral fracture prevention have not been well established. Objective To estimate the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in…
Purpose of review: Vitamin E benefits in human health and chronic disease prevention are evaluated with respect to established [alpha]-tocopherol functions during vitamin E deficiency, adequacy, and excess. Recent…