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    2003

    Effect of a multivitamin and multimineral supplement on infection and quality of life: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Barringer TA, Kirk JK, Santaniello AC

    Published in Annals of Internal Medicine

    Key Findings

    Reported infection-related illness was lower with a multivitamin, driven almost entirely by participants with type 2 diabetes.

    Conclusions

    Possible benefit concentrated in nutritionally at-risk subgroups.

    Limitations

    Self-reported outcomes, single site.

    Supplements Studied

    Reported infection-related illness was lower with a multivitamin, driven mainly by participants with type 2 diabetes.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    Infection-related illness was reduced with a multivitamin, mainly among participants with diabetes.

    Related Health Concerns

    Type 2 Diabetes

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:130
    Duration:52 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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