High-dose vitamin supplements for cigarette smokers: caution is indicated.
Results from human intervention studies indicate that smokers should avoid using high-dose dietary beta-carotene supplements. In addition, problems may exist for smokers with high-dose vitamin E supplements.
Handelman
G J
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Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
D006801:Humans; D012907:Smoking; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019207:beta Carotene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
D014815:Vitamins; D019207:beta Carotene; D014810:Vitamin E