Antioxidant tablets may increase the risk of death

According to a new study, vitamins containing antioxidants that were once considered ' medicinal herbs ' to slow down the aging process do not in fact extend the life of people.

According to research on thousands of people published in the Journal of the American Medical Association yesterday (28-2), there is no evidence that beta carotene, vitamin A or vitamin E help prolong life.

In fact, these supplements increase the risk of death by about 5%. Vitamin C and selenium have also been shown to have no effect on human lifespan.

From this finding, researchers warned consumers to be cautious when taking supplements that contain these nutrients.

'The main message we want to show is that supplements of beta carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E may increase mortality, ' said Dr. Christian Gluud of Copenhagen University (Denmark). , said.

Some other experts consider this study a proof to support the hypothesis that antioxidants only work when they are absorbed from natural foods, not from supplements.

Many people tend to take vitamins to stay healthy. In the United States, at least 150 million people regularly take supplements that contain antioxidants.


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