The United States Preventative Services Task Force issued new recommendations for the use of vitamins, minerals, and multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This is a revision from the 2014 recommendations and is based on recent data. Host Geoff Wall will provide a review of the recommendations – and evidence on these over-the-counter products.
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Based on the new USPSTF recommendations, most vitamins and supplements have insufficient data to determine their benefits versus harm. However, the USPSTF recommends against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E supplementation for the prevention of cancer or cardiovascular disease.
Show Segments
00:00 – Introductions
01:15 – Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements Regulations and Controversies
06:11 – USPSTF Recommendations
10:07 – Beta Carotene in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
11:49 – Vitamin A Supplementation
12:14 – Vitamin E Supplementation
12:52 – Multivitamin Use
15:16 – Vitamin D & Calcium Supplementation
17:40 – Folic Acid Supplementation
18:50 – Vitamin C Supplementation
19:05 – The GameChanger
22:58 – Connecting to Practice
23:40 – Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
References and resources:
US Preventive Services Task Force. Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
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Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the use of vitamin E for cardiovascular disease prevention
2. Describe the USPSTF recommendations for vitamins, minerals, and multivitamins
0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-281-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/08/22
Expiration date: 08/08/2023
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