Vitamins may shorten your life

RTFA: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7349980.stm

A review of 67 studies found “no convincing evidence” that antioxidant supplements cut the risk of dying.

Scientists at Copenhagen University said vitamins A and E could interfere with the bodys natural defences.

“Even more, beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E seem to increase mortality,” according to the review by the respected Cochrane Collaboration.

In short, start smoking and drinking because next year it will be good for you.

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