Ask EN
February 2002 Issue
Doubt Dubious Descriptors on Supplements
Q. Are chelated, natural, timed- release and other special forms of supplements worth the extra cost? A. With a few exceptions, no. Companies that tout special formulations are trying to claim an edge on absorption, with what is, at best, small differences that aren’t worth any extra cost, says Mark Meskin, Ph.D., R.D., associate professor of food and nutrition at California State Polytechnic University. Most regular vitamin and mineral supplements are adequately absorbed by the body. Here’s a rundown of what special
To continue reading this entire article you must be a paid subscriber.
Subscribe to Environmental Nutrition
Get the next year of Environmental Nutrition for just $20. And access all of our online content - how to fight heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, and dozens of other diseases - free of charge.
Already subscribe but haven't registered for all the benefits of the website? Click here.
Subscriber Log In
Forgot your password? Click Here.