Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Vitamins 'may shorten your life'

But but, the industry said if I took multivitamins and drank 8 bottles of designer water a day, I'd live forever!

Research has suggested vitamin supplements do not extend life and could even lead to a premature death.

A review of 67 studies found "no convincing evidence" that antioxidant supplements cut the risk of dying.

Scientists at Copenhagen University said vitamins A and E could interfere with the body's natural defences.


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