Vitamins C and E supplements do not Reduce Cancer Risk

Eating pills or supplements of vitamin C and E did not affect a person's risk of cancer, according to the latest research involving about 15,000 men in the United States. "After nearly 10 years of the participants do suplmentasi vitamin C or E, we found no evidence supporting the use of both supplements in cancer prevention, "said Howard D. Sesso, Sc.D., MPH, assistant professor of health department at Brigham and Women's Hospital. "Although the use of vitamin C and E supplements do not provide a protective benefit, the two complement it also poses no danger," he added. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and a number of manufacturers of vitamins, trace the cancer risk in 14,641 U.S. male doctors who use vitamin E 400 IU daily or placebo, or 500 milligrams of B vitamins every day, or placebo. The average age of participants was 64 years old at the beginning of their research and development were followed for eight years. A total of 1929 cases of cancer found among the participants, including 1,013 prostate cancer.Overall, 490 men who took vitamin E prostate cancer. While in the placebo group, 523 cases of cancer experienced by men. Similar results were seen in users of vitamin C. Overall, cancer risk showed no significant difference between the two groups. "Clinical trials like this to quickly close the door to hope that a common vitamin supplementation may protect humans from cancer," said Marji McCullough, head of nutrition at the American Cancer Society. "To get two vitamins and other nutrients, the American Cancer Society recommends that people consume foods derived from plants - vegetables, fruits and grains. The bonus is that foods that help prevent obesity, which increases the risk of some cancers, "said McCullou