Grapefruit juice impairs the breakdown of some important drugs, such as statins, but it is not an all or none issue. Small amounts may be reasonable.
Multivitamin use does not reduce the overall death rate nor the risk of cardiovascular disease nor most common cancers, according to recent results from the Women’s Health Initiative, which studies over 160,000 postmenopausal women.
A year ago, I wrote a letter to my Harvard Medical School alumni magazine, reflecting on the demise of primary care and my consequent transition to Orchard Health Care. I thought the subject might interest you.
Q: How fattening is simple cooked pasta with tomato sauce?
A: Cooked pasta and light sauce is about 50 calories per ounce or 250 calories per cup. Watch your portions!
Q: We really like the coffee you serve. Where is it from? A: Our coffee beans are from the Doka plantation in Costa Rica. Dr. Kanner visited there in 2006. We usually serve the peaberry, but occasionally the Italian roast. The distributor is Tico foods from Texas, who can be found at http://www.otnfinefood.com. About $10 per pound delivered.
Q: I understand that Vitamin E has many benefits, including reducing heart disease and staving off Alzheimers. Is that correct? How much should I take daily? A: As we learn more about Vitamin E, the benefits of supplementation seem less and less. The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin E (in other words, the basic required amount) is 20 IU (international…
Q: Several friends just suggested I should do a “colon cleansing” to make me feel better and be healthier. They say they do this regularly. The “cleansing” appeared to involve extensive use of cathartics for several days. They cited many benefits. Should I? A: No. No. and No. When I was growing up, my mother and hence the whole family…