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January 4, 2005Annals of Internal Medicine2,574 citations

Meta-Analysis: High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality

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EMEdgar R. MillerRPRoberto Pastor‐BarriusoDDDarshan Dalal

Key Points

  • To evaluate whether high-dosage vitamin E supplementation influences all-cause mortality risk.
  • Meta-analysis analyzing trials of vitamin E supplementation.
  • Examined dosage thresholds, focusing on high dosages defined as ≥400 IU/d.
  • High-dosage vitamin E supplementation (≥400 IU/d) is associated with an increase in all-cause mortality.
  • High-dose vitamin E regimens provide no survival benefit and should be avoided.

Abstract

High-dosage (> or =400 IU/d) vitamin E supplements may increase all-cause mortality and should be avoided.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d73420779571b57e48f498https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-142-1-200501040-00110
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