Vitamin E Linked To Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
February 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - A new U.S. study has shown that taking high doses of vitamin E supplements can actually increase the risk of developing lung cancer. The risk was highest in smokers.
The study looked at 77,000 people. Researchers stated that all of those they followed in the study were between the ages of 50 and 76.
They followed them for four years, watching their daily use of vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamin E supplements.
They found that those who took 400 milligrams per day of vitamin E actually had a 28% increased risk of developing lung cancer.
The biggest link to cancer development was seen in those who were smokers.
For every 100 milligrams of vitamin E taken per day, the risk increased by 7%.
Researchers stated that if too much vitamin E is taken, it can have a negative effect and actually cause damage to the cells.
The leader of the study, Dr. Christopher Slatore of the University of Washington in Seattle stated “In contrast to the often assumed benefits or at least lack of harm, supplemental vitamin E was associated with a small increased risk of lung cancer.”
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