"Scientific journals and three independent American
scientists have raised questions about the validity of Dr.
Chandra's findings, saying the study, published in September
2001 in the journal Nutrition, has statistical
irregularities and inconsistencies, and is characterized by
improbable research methods.
The study purported to demonstrate striking cognitive
benefits for people over 65 who took a daily multivitamin-
mineral supplement that Dr. Chandra formulated and has since
patented. He licensed the rights to the supplement to the
Javaan Corporation, founded by his daughter, Amrita Chandra
Gagnon. The company, in Somerville, Mass., sells the
supplement as Javaan 50."