/oss/taxonomy/term/2961/all en /oss/article/quackery-you-asked/whats-vital-red-supplement-and-should-i-be-taking-it <p>It is disenchanting to see a respected former cardiac surgeon sink to the level of being a pusher of questionable supplements. Expertise in surgery is not connected to expertise in nutrition which is a different field altogether. “Vital Reds” is a mix of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and a variety of polyphenols extracted from fruits and vegetables. It is not unique: there are hundreds of such products vying for the public’s attention and money. What they have in common is a lack of compelling evidence of benefit.</p> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:09:53 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 6907 at /oss