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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 23 > A risk in men’s vitamins

A risk in men’s vitamins

New studies show extra selenium may worsen, not prevent prostate cancer

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
July 23, 2009

The world of vitamin research is full of unfulfilled promises. Put to the test, many vitamins and minerals initially thought to protect against various diseases often fail to show a meaningful benefit.

The story of selenium and prostate cancer takes that dynamic to a new level. Studies designed....

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