10/19/2007 – Supplements of vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease, says a new study from Italy. Daily vitamin E supplements (500 International Units) were found to decrease levels of a protein associated with higher risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and ultimately cardiovascular disease…
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Extra Vitamin D May Lengthen Lifespan
10/23/2007 Taking vitamin D supplements may lower the risk of death from any cause, according to a meta-analysis in the Sept. 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine (2007;167(16):1730-37). After reviewing 18 randomized controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation, with a total of 57,311 participants, the researchers found 4,777 of the participants died during the…
TRUTH IN LABELING – ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)
Posted on Author Dr. Marcus EttingerPosted in Dr. Ettinger's Thoughts, Health Conditions, In The News
What labels should say: Warn of the risk of severe liver damage if patients take more than the recommended dose or consume three or more drinks a day while on the drugs. Warn patients not to take multiple medicines that contain acetaminophen. Popularity: 48 million Americans take an acetaminophen product weekly. Danger: Acetaminophen sends 56,000…
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