March 6, 1996

Effect of Vitamin E and Beta Carotene on the Incidence of Angina Pectoris

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Supplementation with alpha tocopherol was associated with only a minor decrease in the incidence of angina pectoris. Beta carotene had no preventive effect and was associated with a slight increase of angina.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d73420779571b57e48f4a2 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1996.03530330037026

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