Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention; Do They Work?

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Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention; Do They Work?

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Antidotal and observational information suggest that the use of vitamins with antioxidant properties my be associated with lowering the risk of cancers. It has been suggested that Vitamin E,C and selenium may lower the risk of prostate cancer. Others have suggested that Vitamin C, E and/or beta carotene may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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