title: Aging and the effects of vitamins and supplements.
abstract: Vitamin supplements are commonly consumed by elderly patients. This article reviews the evidence behind vitamin supplementation in preventing disease states common in older age, with an emphasis on randomized controlled trials. In addition to vitamins, some commonly used supplements, such as ginkgo, DHEA, and omega-3 fatty acids, are also discussed.
authors: Grant Medical Center Geriatric Fellowship Program, 285 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USA. rskully@ohiohealth.com
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Skully
authors: Aroob Shanaah
authors: AS
authors: Saleh
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D014815:Vitamins / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins