Micronutrient supplementation and cardiovascular health

This podcast episode discusses a study on the impact of micronutrient supplementation on cardiovascular health. The study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 different micronutrients, involving over 883,000 participants and 4,895,544 person-years. The analysis revealed that vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and selenium showed no effect on cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes risk. Beta carotene supplementation increased all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality events, and stroke risk. However, omega 3 fatty acid supplementation decreased overall cardiovascular disease mortality, myocardial infarction, and coronary heart disease events. Other supplements like niacin acid, coenzyme Q10, and various vitamins and minerals also showed benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors.