An article by Paul Offit titled “The Vitamin Myth: Why We Think We Need Supplements” has been part of the media blitz surrounding so-called negative claims of vitamin and mineral supplements.
The Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University has a different point of view – one that is based on the totality of the evidence, rather than selective claims.
Are you worried about headlines saying you stop taking your multivitamin? Are they “useless” and potentially harmful?
Worry not. As we all know, headlines can be misleading. In this case, they ignore the totality of the evidence from decades of nutrition research.
At the Linus Pauling Institute, we still believe in the necessity of multivitamin supplements.
Continue reading Multivitamins are not miracles… but they are important.
You may have seen media reports about a scientific study suggesting that carnitine could be linked to heart disease. Carnitine – found naturally in red meat, poultry, and fish – is an amino acid. Unlike most amino acids, it is not used in the body to make proteins. Instead, it is used to transport fat inside a cell to allow fat burning and energy metabolism.
Should you be concerned about your carnitine intake? Read on.
Continue reading Carnitine Supplements: Good or Bad for You?