State-of-the-Science
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
"Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements and Chronic Disease Prevention" is the topic of a State-of-the-Science Conference the Office of Dietary Supplements and the Office of Medical Applications of Research at NIH have scheduled for May 15-17 in Bethesda, Md. "What is the efficacy of MVM in chronic disease prevention in the general population of adults," is one of the questions slated for discussion. An "impartial, independent panel" will review currently available literature in advance of the conference including a "systemic literature review commissioned through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality." Presentations and open public discussions will be held May 15-16. On May 17, the "panel will present a statement of its collective assessment of the evidence." 1Registration ends May 12, 2006...