Vitamins A, E, D, niacin and folic acid should be regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, according to a review of adverse events from Canada.
In an article in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy three Canadian pediatricians reviewed adverse effects and events of vitamins in light of their current prevalence of use and concluded that vitamins should be viewed as OTCs.
“Our recommendation is that vitamins A, E, D, folic acid, and niacin should be categorized as OTC medications. Labeling of vitamins, especially those intended for children and/or vulnerable groups, should include information on possible toxicities, dosing, recommended upper intake limits, and concurrent use with other products,” wrote Alexander Rogovik, Sunita Vohra, and Ran Goldman.
“Vitamin A should be excluded from multivitamin supplementations and food fortificants,” they added.
The findings were dismissed by both the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
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