[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant supplements do not improve mortality and may cause harm
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American family physician, 2008•aafp.orgAntioxidant Supplements Do Not Improve Mortality and May Cause Harm | AAFP Advertisement
search close brand logo CHRISTOPHER WALKER, MD, Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville,
California Am Fam Physician. 2008;78(9):1079-1080 Author disclosure: Nothing to disclose.
Clinical Scenario A 42-year-old woman with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents for
her annual physical examination. She is taking several over-the-counter antioxidant
supplements because she believes that they will increase her longevity. Clinical Question Are …
search close brand logo CHRISTOPHER WALKER, MD, Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville,
California Am Fam Physician. 2008;78(9):1079-1080 Author disclosure: Nothing to disclose.
Clinical Scenario A 42-year-old woman with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents for
her annual physical examination. She is taking several over-the-counter antioxidant
supplements because she believes that they will increase her longevity. Clinical Question Are …
In randomized controlled trials of primary and secondary prevention, vitamins A and E, and beta-carotene supplementation increased mortality. Vitamin C and selenium supplementation had no significant effect on mortality.
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