vitamins Tag
Ask the Expert: Pets and Vitamins
Q. I wish to give my pet vitamins. It’s confusing. Also, I’ve heard that certain fat soluble vitamins should not be given to dogs in particular- what do you recommend and how much should I give to a dog that weighs 60 pounds? A. You’re smart...
Ask the Expert: Antioxidants
Q. I read that antioxidants like vitamins A, E and Beta Carotene shorten, not extend life. Which is it? A. The Copenhagen Study presented earlier this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that 68 supplements studied did little to extend life and...
Ask the Expert: Mineral Supplementation a “Must Have”
Q. Supplementation is confusing – especially mineral supplementation. What minerals are a must, why are they necessary, and can adequate amounts be found in a good multi vitamin/mineral complex? A. Mineral supplementation has come to be a “must have” versus a “maybe” in this country for...
Ask the Expert: Reducing Cancer Risks with Vitamins & Antioxidants
Q. I have a family history with cancer on both sides. If you were to pick the TOP vitamins or antioxidants to prevent diseases such as cancer what would they be and please, don’t advise me to take hundreds of things. A. Our bodies are exposed to...
Ask the Expert: All about Vitamins
Q. Are vitamins a good idea at any age; are the Recommended Dietary Allowances accurate; and is there a difference between synthetic and natural vitamins? Please help! A. The best source of vitamins is through diet plans that have plenty of organic, raw "live" foods distributed...
Ask the Expert: Vitamins and a “Good” Diet
Q: I’m 32 years old, still fairly young, so do I really need to take vitamins? My doctor says I don’t, that I just need to eat a good diet. I have no idea what a “good” diet really means! A: Randomized trials validating the effectiveness...
Ask the Expert: Mineral Supplements
Q: Supplementation is confusing – especially mineral supplementation. What minerals are a must, why are they necessary, and can adequate amounts be found in a good multi vitamin/mineral complex? A: Mineral supplementation has come to be a “must have” versus a “maybe” in this country for...