High-dose vitamin supplements for cigarette smokers: caution is indicated

Nutr Rev. 1997 Oct;55(10):369-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1997.tb01563.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Smoking*
  • Vitamin E / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin E / adverse effects
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage*
  • Vitamins / adverse effects*
  • beta Carotene / administration & dosage
  • beta Carotene / adverse effects

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • beta Carotene
  • Vitamin E