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| janers wrote:
> did you see that vitamin E is not a good thing any more.
I think Vit E is what we used to be given at home - cod liver oil? (fish
oil?). My parents never had heart problems, but we also had a garden and a
large property where fruit (of various kinds) grew wild and mom used to can the
stuff for winter eating. Not everyone can live that lifestyle anymore. Fruit
and vegetables cost a lot (here) and spoil quickly (I find), so those living
alone have to buy daily fresh in small quantities which is more expensive or
have mor spolage or eat the same choices for days and days ..;ugh 1
A doctor on another newsgroup says to eat healthier and that should do it. More
plant-based foods he said.
(fruits, vegetables I guess)
However, he's retired and probably had money and/or a cook ;-)
And he doesn't address chronic illnesses such as lupus, where certain foods are
best not eaten. Although there's probably lots of other choices (instead of the
ones that should not be eaten) that contain the same stuff.
Here is a recent overview of the usefulness of supplements from a relatively
neutral source.
1: Public Health Nutr. 2004 May;7(3):407-22. Related Articles, Links
A review of the epidemiological evidence for the 'antioxidant hypothesis'.
Stanner SA, Hughes J, Kelly CN, Buttriss J.
British Nutrition Foundation, 52-54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RQ, UK.
s.stanner@nutrition.org.uk
OBJECTIVE: The British Nutrition Foundation was recently commissioned by the
Food Standards Agency to conduct a review of the government's research
programme on Antioxidants in Food. Part of this work involved an independent
review of the scientific literature on the role of antioxidants in chronic
disease prevention, which is presented in this paper. BACKGROUND: There is
consistent evidence that diets rich in fruit and vegetables and other plant
foods are associated with moderately lower overall mortality rates and lower
death rates from cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer. The
'antioxidant hypothesis' proposes that vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids and
other antioxidant nutrients afford protection against chronic diseases by
decreasing oxidative damage. RESULTS: Although scientific rationale and
observational studies have been convincing, randomised primary and secondary
intervention trials have failed to show any consistent benefit from the use
of antioxidant supplements on cardiovascular disease or cancer risk, with
some trials even suggesting possible harm in certain subgroups. These trials
have usually involved the administration of single antioxidant nutrients
given at relatively high doses. The results of trials investigating the
effect of a balanced combination of antioxidants at levels achievable by
diet are awaited. CONCLUSION: The suggestion that antioxidant supplements
can prevent chronic diseases has not been proved or consistently supported
by the findings of published intervention trials. Further evidence regarding
the efficacy, safety and appropriate dosage of antioxidants in relation to
chronic disease is needed. The most prudent public health advice remains to
increase the consumption of plant foods, as such dietary patterns are
associated with reduced risk of chronic disease.
Here's some claims (random find)
http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Supp/Fish_Oil.htm
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