WHAT IS THE SAFE LEVEL OF VITAMIN C AND E?
A literature survey by CRN-USA BACKGROUND. A robust database shows that dietary supplements of vitamins E and C are safe for the general population. Because these nutrients supply antioxidant and other functions for homeostasis and protection against free radical damage, supplementation has been intensively studied. Because of perceived benefits, many persons consume quantities of vitamins […]
CHEMIOPREVENTION OF PROSTATE CANCER WITH ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS
A large controlled clinical trial from Canada. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE. Randomized trials have shown that supplementation with selenium or vitamin E is associated with a reduction of prostate cancer risk. We assessed whether a supplementation with low doses of antioxidant vitamins and minerals could reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer and influence biochemical markers. EXPERIMENTAL. […]
