USPSTF Recommendations of Vitamins and Minerals

The United States Preventative Services Task Force issued new recommendations for the use of vitamins, minerals, and multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This is a revision from the 2014 recommendations and is based on recent data. Host Geoff Wall will provide a review of the recommendations – and evidence on these over-the-counter products. The GameChanger Based on the new USPSTF recommendations, most vitamins and supplements have insufficient data to determine their benefits versus harm. However, the USPSTF recommends against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E supplementation for the prevention of cancer or cardiovascular disease.  Show Segments 00:00 – Introductions 01:15 – Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements Regulations and Controversies 06:11 – USPSTF Recommendations 10:07 – Beta Carotene in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease 11:49 – Vitamin A Supplementation 12:14 – Vitamin E Supplementation 12:52 – Multivitamin Use 15:16 – Vitamin D & Calcium Supplementation  17:40 – Folic Acid Supplementation  18:50 – Vitamin C Supplementation  19:05 – The GameChanger 22:58 – Connecting to Practice 23:40 – Closing Remarks  Host Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health References and resources:US Preventive Services Task Force. Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.Redeem your CPE or CME creditCPE (Pharmacist)CME (Physician)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode) Pharmacists: Get a Membership Prescribers: Get a Membership   Continuing Education Information:Learning Objectives:1. Discuss the use of vitamin E for cardiovascular disease prevention2. Describe the USPSTF recommendations for vitamins, minerals, and multivitamins0.05 CEU | 0.5 HrsACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-281-H01-PInitial release date: 08/08/22Expiration date: 08/08/2023Additional CPE & CME details can be found hereFollow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram