Supplements not always good

WHILE many supplement medicines have evidencebased science behind them, there are some vitamins, supplements and dietary interventions that do not seem to help, according to a US review of studies.

Researchers at West Virginia University looked at 16 supplements and 8 dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, and found only a few with clear evidence that they help avoid mortal and cardiovascular events in adults.

Omega-3s and folic acid were positive exceptions along with reduced salt intake.

See the study at annals.org.