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November 11, 2004
Vitamin E Warning Questioned
"The recent meta-analysis, High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality, is an obvious attempt to sensationalize the field of clinical research and promote the interests of a select group of researchers."
"Pharmavite, makers of Nature Made(R) vitamins and supplements said the conclusions drawn by Johns Hopkins researchers on vitamin E use and increased mortality risk are misleading because the researchers only looked at a select, limited group of studies."
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Is Too Much Vitamin E Dangerous?
"U.S. researchers are urging people not to take high doses of vitamin E, after they reviewed numerous clinical trials and concluded the supplements could do harm."
"High doses of vitamin E, which millions of people take to protect themselves against heart attacks, Alzheimer's disease and other ailments, appear to actually increase the overall risk of dying, researchers reported Wednesday."
"Johns Hopkins researchers want the millions of Americans who take vitamin E supplements to be concerned about the perceived health benefits."
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November 01, 2004
Olive Oil for Heart Health, Low-Carb Diets May Hurt Heart Health
"The monounsaturated fat in olive oil may reduce the chances of suffering coronary heart disease, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday, opening the door to revised food labels."
"Millions of Americans who are faithful to low-carbohydrate regimens to lose weight are missing out on fiber-rich foods essential to healthy hearts, experts warn."
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