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Setting the scale for evaluating vitamin C dosage
WednesdayDec 23,2009
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Below is a letter to the editor I wrote recently that describes the controversy over the optimum dosage of vitamin C.
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Vitamin C Twice a Day Enhances Health
WednesdayDec 16,2009
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Below is my latest article that has been accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. This is a pre-print that I hope you will benefit from reading and sharing with those you care about.
How Much Folate May You Need, And Why Do You Need It?
FridayNov 20,2009
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How much folate may you need, and why do you need it?
SUMMARY: The Feb. 4, 1998 study in JAMA is consistent with the conclusion that getting about 800 mcg of folate daily may safely reduce the risk of heart disease by about 50% in non- drinkers, and 80% in those who have 2 or more alcoholic drinks daily. Getting 4.6 mg of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%. These levels are almost double the current Daily Values established by the Food and Nutrition Board. Read more on How Much Folate May You Need, And Why Do You Need It?…
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Basis For Aspirin Essay
WednesdayNov 18,2009
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How much aspirin should one take?
While not able to give medical advice, I note many people are taking different dosages of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart disease. I spent about an hour reading the literature to determine what research suggests, as opposed to what one reads in the popular press. Read more on Basis For Aspirin Essay…
Basis For Other Ingredient Essay
WednesdayNov 18,2009
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THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF OTHER NUTRIENT DOSAGES OF NUTRITION INVESTIGATOR
Most of the U. S. population obtains most of the RDAs from the diet (1), and it is generally agreed that a well-balanced diet is essential to provide not only the established micronutrients, but also a variety of other important minerals (especially trace elements) and compounds (like lycopene) for which RDAs have not been established. The RDAs have been established to provide a higher level of the nutrient than is actually required to prevent short term deficiencies, to provide a margin of safety (2). Furthermore , it has been established that people who consume nutritional supplements are generally better nourished than the population as a whole (14), and thus have less need for most micronutrients than average. Considering this information, which micronutrients are safe and proven in supplement form, and which clearly are not? Read more on Basis For Other Ingredient Essay…
Basis For Calcium Essay
WednesdayNov 18,2009
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THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF THE CALCIUM DOSAGE OF NUTRITION INVESTIGATOR
THE KEY to preventing osteoporosis is exercise. Here is a note from my reading in December, 2004. Osteoporosis on the rise – by 2020, half of Americans over 50 will be at risk for osteoporosis. A report by the Surgeon General suggests simple steps like getting 30 min of exercise per day will maintain bone health. -Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General; October, 2004. Note that osteoporosis is rare in nations in Africa or in India, where people get lots of exercise. Read more on Basis For Calcium Essay…