Vitamin E and beta-carotene may increase tuberculosis risk

Six-year vitamin E supplementation increased tuberculosis risk by 72% in male smokers who had high dietary vitamin C intake, but vitamin E had no effect on those who had low dietary vitamin C intake, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

(Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080221101425.htm)

Vitamin E and ?-carotene affect the immune function and might influence the predisposition of man to infections.

Vitamin E seemed to transiently increase the risk of tuberculosis in those who smoked heavily and had high dietary vitamin C intake should increase caution towards vitamin E supplementation for improving the immune system.

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