Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • One-a-Day Keeps the Reaper… Four Months Away

    March 18, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 18, 2026 Source:Daily multivitamin slows signs of biological ageing Reference:Effects of daily multivitamin–multimineral and cocoa extract supplementation on epigenetic aging clocks in the COSMOS randomized clinical trial

  • Too many limitations to this study to conclude that multivitamins can slow cognitive decline. Also seem mostly in people with cardiovascular disease. Maybe their medications contributed to this result too?

    September 15, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 15, 2022 Source:Study finds potential link between daily multivitamin and improved cognition in older adults Reference:Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial

  • Vitamin supplements not shown to prevent disease in healthy women

    October 11, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 11, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Supplements Offer Risks, Little Benefit, Study Says Reference: Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women

  • Multivitamins no better than placebo in preventing cancer and heart disease: Study

    March 25, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 25, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Multivitamins won’t lower risk of death from cancer or heart disease, study says Reference: Multivitamin Use and the Risk of Mortality and Cancer Incidence The Multiethnic Cohort Study

  • Multivitamins oversold for heart disease prevention

    September 28, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for , 2010 [display_podcast] Source: A multivitamin a day may keep heart attacks away Reference: Multivitamin use and the risk of myocardial infarction: a population-based cohort of Swedish women

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