Popular Vitamins, Supplements May Offer No Cardiovascular Benefits,

reports that investigators “found that common supplements such as multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C provide no protection against heart disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death.” Meanwhile, “folic acid and B-vitamins were associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.” However, “niacin and antioxidants were linked to a very small risk of all-cause mortality.” Also covering the story are U.S. News & World Report (5/29, Salem), http://www.newsweek.com/do-vitamin-mineral-pills-have-any-health-benefits-no-say-scientists-946491