Supplements may not guard against cancer, heart disease

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Supplements may not guard against cancer, heart disease

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is little evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements protect people from cancer and heart problems, according to a new analysis. Based on those findings, a U.S. government-back panel issued draft recommendations that echo its previous conclusion: it cannot recommend for or against taking vitamins and minerals to prevent those conditions. "At this point in time the science is not sufficient for us to estimate how much benefit or harm there is from taking vitamin or multivitamin supplements to prevent cancer or heart disease," Dr. Michael LeFevre said. LeFevre is co-vice chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which issues recommendations to help guide doctors and health systems.

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