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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