August 15th, 2008 
Von by AVRIL ORMSBY
LONDON — Vitamin supplements taken by millions of people in the hope of extending their lives may actually increase the risk of premature death in some cases, researchers said on Wednesday.
Scientists reviewed 67 studies on 230,000 people to see whether so-called antioxidant vitamins prolonged life expectancy.
They found that vitamin C, often taken in an attempt to ward off colds, seemed to have no positive or negative effects.
Vitamins A and E, traditionally used to help strengthen bones and improve circulation, showed if anything, increased rates of mortality, as did beta-carotenes, which are taken for healthy vision. (more…)
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