Vitamin Pills may increase death risk

A review of 67 studies involving 230000+ people found that the vitamin supplements mayn't cut risk of dying. Even more, some supplements may increase mortality.
The study examines effect of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and selenium intake with varying doses.

The study found that Vitamin A, Vitamin E and beta-carotene increases death risk. Vitamin C and selenium seem to not affect death risk.
Also Vitamin C is reported to not increase longevity.

(Sources: http://www.news-medical.net/?id=37402, http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91251-1313009,00.html)

Back to top