5. Evidence is insufficient to prove the presence or absence of benefits from use of multivitamin and mineral supplements to prevent cancer and chronic disease. Ann Intern Med. 2006;145(5):372-85
7. Treatment with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase mortality. The potential roles of vitamin C and selenium on mortality need further study. JAMA. 2007;297:842-857
15. “ ...studies strongly indicate that vitamin D may have anticancer benefits , including against progression against a wide spectrum of cancers .” Cancer Causes and Control 2005; 16:83-95.
16. “ Improving calcium and vitamin D nutritional status substantially Am J Clin Nutr 2007;85:1586–91. reduces all-cancer risk in postmenopausal women”
17. “ Vitamin D and calcium insufficiency may negatively influence glycemia , whereas J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007;92: 2017–2029 combined supplementation with both nutrients may be beneficial in optimizing glucose metabolism ”
18. “ ...current dietary recommendations for adults are not sufficient to maintain J Nutr 2005; 135:317-322 circulating 25(OH)D levels at [sufficient levels], especially in pregnancy and lactation ”
19. CURRENT RDIs Under 50: 200 IU vD 51-70: 400 IU vD 71+: 600 IU vD ANTI-CANCER TRIAL 1100 IU Vitamin D 1450 mg Calcium SAFE UPPER LIMIT 2000 IU Vitamin D
20. Food Sources of Vitamin D Dietitians of Canada Practice-Based Evidence in Nutrition
22. “ ...coffee may improve fasting glucose , glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity ...” Cent Eur J Med 2008; 3(1):9-19.
23. “ ...habitual coffee drinkers have a lower total and cardiovascular mortality rate among diabetic subjects.” Cent Eur J Med 2008; 3(1):9-19.
24. “ ...some groups, including people with hypertension , children, adolescents, and the elderly , may be more vulnerable to the adverse effects of caffeine.” Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2006; 46:101–123.
25. Health Canada (2003): Health Canada: It’s Your Health - Caffeine 4-6 yrs: 45 mg caffeine 10-12 yrs: 85 mg caffeine >12 yrs: 400 mg caffeine Women of Childbearing Age: 300 mg caffeine
26. Dietitians, by performing an in-depth assessment of a patient’s food intake, can help determine whether or not there is a need for a nutritional supplement .