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Title: CRN Responds to Multivitamin/Multimineral Study Results
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Natural Products Insider
URL Source: http://www.naturalproductsinsider.c ... amin-multimineral-study-r.aspx
Published: Mar 7, 2014
Author: NPI
Post Date: 2014-03-08 16:25:48 by X-15
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Views: 189
Comments: 10
Scientists from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently published a science-based review about recent studies on multivitamins and multimineral (MVMM) supplements. The review was written by Duffy MacKay, N.D., senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, and Andrea Wong, Ph.D., vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs and published in the Natural Medicine Journal, the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. The studies reviewed were published in the December issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine (AIM). "We felt compelled to write the review, given that the accompanying editorial came to conclusions that were not reflective of what the studies demonstrated," MacKay said. According to CRN's review, none of the three studies in question suggested that the medical community abandon using and recommending MVMM supplements, however that is what the editorial authors called for. MacKay and Wong observe in their review that the report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force called for additional research and new methodologies to study the effect of nutrients. They also point out that the reason why many consumers take vitamins— not for preventing chronic disease as the AIM editorial states, but rather for the nutrient shortfalls in most Americans' diets. MacKay and Wong mention in their review that government research shows that, even with nutrient intake from diet, fortified foods and supplements, many Americans still fall below the estimated average requirement for certain nutrients. “The bottom line is that Americans are not getting enough of the key nutrients they need, and MVMM supplements can help bring them closer to the levels they need for optimal health," Wong said. CRN has a fact sheet on nutrient shortfalls available on its website (below), which shows the gaps Americans face in meeting basic nutrient requirements.
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Americans Do Not Get All the Nutrients They Need From Food Do Americans get all the nutrients they need from food alone? National nutrition surveys demonstrate that they don’t. Recent analysis of nutrient intakes of the U.S. population shows that a large percentage of people fall short of the average requirements of many nutrients. Almost everyone falls short of the average requirements for vitamin D and vitamin E, and more than one-third fall short of the average requirements for calcium, magnesium and vitamin A. Almost half fall short of vitamin C without fortification and supplement usage, even though it would be easy to get vitamin C from foods if they consumed even modest amounts of fruits and vegetables. Fortification of food helps, but many still miss their average requirements. These data come from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for 2003–2006, which collected detailed data on nutrient intakes of over 16,000 people of all ages (children and teens as well as adults). Results of the survey were published in 2011 in the Journal of Nutrition by four researchers who are experts in the analysis of nutrient survey data. 1 The researchers looked at the nutrient intake data in three ways: (1) the amount of each nutrient consumed from food alone, not including any nutrients added by enrichment or fortification and not including dietary supplements; (2) the amount of each nutrient consumed from foods, including enrichment and fortification; and (3) the amount of each nutrient consumed from all sources, including enrichment, fortification, and dietary supplements. Not everyone uses dietary supplements, so their ability to boost nutrient levels is limited to those who actually take them. The researchers concluded: “Without enrichment and/or fortification and supplementation, many Americans did not achieve the recommended micronutrient intake levels set forth in the Dietary Reference Intakes.” As the tables show (see back side for additional information), nutrients supplied by enrichment, fortification, and supplementation help many people who would otherwise fall short. What’s even more concerning from this research is that it compared actual nutrient intakes to the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for Americans as set by the Institute of Medicine (IoM), which establishes Dietary Reference Intakes for all nutrients. The EAR is the established level to provide the nutrient requirements for the midpoint of the population—just 50 percent. A population with intakes equal to the EAR means the nutrient requirements of half the population will be met, but the requirements of half the population will not; some people will need less, but half the population will need more. The further a population's average intake falls below the EAR, the greater the risk of inadequacy in the population. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the intake level established to be adequate to maintain nutritional health in almost all of the population. By definition, it’s higher than the EAR because it is intended to be the target intake for individuals, not populations to assure you are getting adequate nutrients. But don’t worry: because of the wide range of safe vitamin and mineral intake levels, if you are one of the people who just doesn’t need as many nutrients (your personal requirements fall below the EAR), meeting the RDA won’t lead to health concerns even if you get a little more than you need. 
-Alex Kurtagic
#2. To: X-15 (#1)
Big Pharma/Agra is scared shitless of affordable, effective, natural supplementation for the nutrients that we need.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#3. To: X-15 (#1)
I've never had good luck with multi vitamins. Most have vitamin K which I can't have now. I do take supplements but they are targeted.
#4. To: farmfriend (#3)
I take a multi and other specific supplements: bilberry, lutein, pycnogenol, Vit. C, and chromium picolinate before I work out.
-Alex Kurtagic
#5. To: X-15 (#4)
I take chromium picolinate as well because it effects your menstrual cycle. I take calcium with D, magnesium and zink. Iron and C to help that absorb.
#6. To: farmfriend (#5)
Consider Zinc/Copper as they compliment each other. Heal!
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#7. To: farmfriend (#5)
Chromium picolinate does a lot considering how little it costs: it's good for diabetics, helps burn fat when you work out, etc.
-Alex Kurtagic
#8. To: X-15 (#7)
Which was the reason I first started using it. Discovered the menstrual connection by accident.
#9. To: Lod (#6)
Working on it. Have an appointment with my new Dr on Thursday. Heal!
#10. To: farmfriend (#9)
Best thoughts and wishes with the new doc. Hope that he/she is up to speed, lod
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
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