Vitamin Supplement Use and Diabetes Mellitus – (06-14-01)



Vitamin Supplement Use and Diabetes Mellitus

This study does not identify specific vitamins, but I can guess at some of the specific vitamins present in a multi that could reduce the risk of diabetes. Vanadium and chromium are known to help insulin do it’s job. The B vitamins help the liver process glucose. However, I would rather see a patient take multivitamin in conjuction with a healthy lifestyle instead of having them take specific nutrients to lower the risk of specific diseases. Remeber that maintaining a healthy lifestyle lowers your risk of ALL diseases…

Am. J. Epidemiol. — Abstracts: Ford 153 (9): 892

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James Bogash

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