Impact of high-dose vitamin supplements 'not yet clear'
High-dose vitamin and mineral supplements may do more harm than good, an expert at the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has warned.
Professor Martin Wiseman, the WCRF's medical and scientific adviser, explained that while low-dose supplements are recommended for some people, the effect of higher doses on cancer risk is difficult to predict.
For this reason, the WCRF advises people to get the vitamins and minerals they need by eating a healthy, balanced diet rather than taking high-dose supplements if they want to reduce their risk of cancer.
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19. 10. 2009 Cancer Research UK
