The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 271 No 7258 p75
19 July 2003

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People should not take beta-carotene supplements to lower their chances of developing cardiovascular disease or cancer, according to new advice from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. In addition, the USPSTF says it cannot make recommendations either for or against the use of vitamins A, C or E, multivitamins with folic acid, or combinations of these vitamins for the primary purpose of preventing these diseases.