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Larger Nutritional Studies Needed To Fill Data Gap – HHS Panel

 
• By Jessica Merrill

USPSTF recommends expanded research and innovative methods to explore the effects and complexities of nutrients. The panel says current research is insufficient to determine whether the use of multivitamins and single-ingredient dietary supplements help prevent CVD or cancer, and recommends against the use of beta-carotene or vitamin E supplements for prevention of the conditions.

A Department of Health and Human Services panel finds data on dietary supplements lacking, and calls for larger and more varied studies to comprehensively determine the potential benefits or hazards of nutritional ingredients.

Current research is insufficient to determine whether the use of multivitamins and single-ingredient dietary supplements help prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force of HHS’ Agency...

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