Multivitamin and mineral supplementation and micronutrient status in adults: a systematic review
Blumberg JB, Frei BB, Fulgoni VL, Weaver CM, Zeisel SH
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Analysis of national dietary survey and trial data on nutrient intake adequacy with and without multivitamin-mineral supplement use.
Key Findings
Supplement users had markedly lower prevalence of inadequate intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium.
Conclusions
Multivitamins effectively close common dietary micronutrient gaps.
Limitations
Cross-sectional survey component; industry funding disclosed.
Supplements Studied
Supplement users had markedly lower prevalence of inadequate intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium
Supplement users had markedly lower prevalence of inadequate intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium.
Supplement users had markedly lower prevalence of inadequate intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium.
Outcomes Measured
Supplement users had markedly lower prevalence of inadequate intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, calcium and magnesium
Study Details
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