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Ann Intern Med December 2013 PMID 24217421

Vitamin and mineral supplements in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer: An updated systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Stephen P Fortmann, Brittany U Burda, Caitlyn A Senger, Jennifer S Lin, Evelyn P Whitlock

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The discussions reflect a general consensus supporting the study's conclusion, with posts highlighting the limited benefits of supplements despite widespread use, using words like 'disappointing' and 'shocking' to express surprise at the findings; others engage by questioning their own supplement routines, showing curiosity and reflection on health practices.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings that vitamin and mineral supplements have limited benefits for primary prevention of CVD and cancer, reflecting broad agreement with the research conclusions.

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  • Vitamin and mineral supplements are widely used for preventing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, but current evidence from multiple studies shows limited benefit in primary prevention for most adults.
  • A large trial found that men taking multivitamins for over 10 years had a lower incidence of cancer, while other studies on individual nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, selenium, and calcium showed no clear proof of benefit or harm, and supplements like vitamin E and carotene did not prevent CVD or cancer.
  • Overall, research suggests that taking vitamin and mineral supplements has little to no effect in preventing heart disease and cancer in adults without nutritional deficiencies, especially considering most studies were short-term and focused on older populations.
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Sources/Disclosures. Source: Fortmann SP. Ann Intern Med. 2013;doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-12-201312170-00729.

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