Antioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in healthy participants and patients with various diseases - The Cochrane Library
Abstract
"The increased risk of mortality was associated with
beta-carotene and possibly vitamin E and vitamin A, but was not
associated with the use of vitamin C or selenium. The current evidence
does not support the use of antioxidant supplements in the general
population or in patients with various diseases."
Background
Our systematic review has demonstrated that antioxidant supplements may increase mortality. We have now updated this review.
Objectives
To assess the beneficial and harmful effects of antioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in adults.