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Contrary to popular belief, regular intake of folic acid supplements may not prevent the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction.
Regular intake of beta-carotene supplements may have no preventive effect on nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma.
High intake of calcium supplements may promote the development of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
The intake of calcium supplements is linked with high risk of stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart attack, and sudden death.
A surge in lung and stomach cancer risk is associated with regular use of beta-carotene supplements.
Beta-carotene supplements may increase bladder cancer risk.
The use of antioxidant supplements may increase an individual's chances of developing bladder cancer.
Non-smokers and smokers who take beta-carotene supplements are more prone to develop bladder cancer and all types of cancer respectively.
The use of antioxidant vitamin supplements may not protect individuals against the stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular mortality.
Frequent consumption of vitamin and antioxidant supplements may not lower cardiovascular disease risk.
Habitual intake of antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements may not reduce an individual's chances of suffering from age-related macular degeneration.
