Lung cancer
Vitamin E supplements may increase risk of lung cancer in smokers
Posted February 29th, 2008 by Gnilly
Researchers: High doses of vitamin E linked to higher risk of lung cancer.
The study of 77000 people: long-term taking 400 mg/day increased lung cancer risk by 28%. Taking beta-carotete can lead same risk.
... Vitamin E is known to be an antioxidant - protecting cells from molecules called free radicals.
But the US researchers speculate that, in high doses, it may also act as a pro-oxidant - causing oxidation and therefore damage to cells. ...
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