Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
US Preventive Services Task Force, Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael D. Cabana, David Chelmow +12 more
JAMA
Abstract
The USPSTF recommends against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (D recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the use of multivitamin supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (I statement) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the use of single- or paired-nutrient supplements (other than beta carotene and vitamin E) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (I statement).