In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark explore the science of risk-benefit as it relates to the daily use of multivitamin-antioxidant supplements. The discussion focuses on an important concept (hormesis-delicate balance or homeostasis of biologic systems) of managing free radicals from excessive oxidative stress which is known to accelerate aging and increase disease risk. The question is whether the evidence supports daily “multi” use as an effective strategy to prolong life, protect a poor diet, and to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc. Enjoy!

Antioxidant Balance Review (for the true biochemistry geek!)

Multivitamins and Prevention of Heart Disease in Men. JAMA 2012

In this episode of The Health Edge, John and mark explore the science of daily multivitamin and antioxidant use. The discussion focuses on an important concept of managing free radicals from excessive oxidative stress which is known to accelerate aging and increase disease risk. The question is whether the evidence supports daily vitamin use as an effective strategy to prolong life and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s etc. Enjoy!

John and Mark build on their last podcast exploring the importance of “sulfation” and it’s importance on vitamin D structure and function.

They raise questions regarding what levels of vitamin D may be harmful and explore potential differences between vitamin D from a supplement and that from UV light exposure.

Vitamin D levels and cardiovascular mortality risk

John and Mark build on their last podcast exploring the importance of “sulfation” and it’s importance on vitamin D structure and function.

They raise questions regarding what levels of vitamin D may be harmful and explore potential differences between vitamin D from a supplement and that from UV light exposure.