By Dr. Arthur Lavin Readers of Real Answers will already be familiar with the very large amount of evidence that vitamins don’t prevent or treat colds. Now comes a very
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Vitamins: Turns out we could be harming our children with an excess
The chemical structure of niacin. Vitamins and Minerals: We are overdosing our children A recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) establishes that American children are not deficient in
Time to put the Vitamins Away
Time to put the Vitamins Away Over the years, many of you have heard me talk about how needless it is to give your children “vitamins.” The evidence for their
Vitamin Pills Not so Good For You
Tetrahydroimidizalone or Tomato: New Evidence that Foods are Better than Vitamins The word vitamin is a marketing triumph. It speaks of vitality, it speaks of Superman, and put those
Vitamins and Life
Vitamins and Life: Once again, good food trumps pills Vitamins have succeeded in tapping into our fear of illness and death. Just as Ponce de Leon was drawn into the
COVID-19 Update October 19, 2020: What Can You Do? Basic Reminders of the Power of One Person; A Fresh Look at the Promise and Limits of New Therapies
By Dr. Arthur Lavin Glossary Virus– a type of germ that consists solely of a bit of genetic material (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a protein coat. The coat gets
The Sun, Your Children, This Summer
By Dr. Arthur Lavin Anyone who has ever had their Vitamin D level measured in Cleveland needs no reminding that a sunny day is one heck of a great thing
Some Bright Ideas on Sunscreens: How they Help, How they Don’t
Sunscreens are lotions and ointments that block radiation from the sun that can burn the skin and cause even longer-term harm. Recent reviews on the use of sunscreens reveals
Folic Acid- A Third Benefit for your Child
Folic Acid- A Third Benefit for your Child: Lowering the Risk of Obesity Vitamins have promised extraordinary benefits for many years, including hopes of curing colds, ending cancer, slowing aging,
Got Milk?: You Really Shouldn’t- New studies expand this no need list to any added calcium
Got Milk?: You Really Shouldn’t-New studies expand this no need list to any added calciumAbout a year ago, we shared this essay on how milk really offers no benefit to