Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplements to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: Recommendations From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Who developed these recommendations?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) developed these recommendations. The USPSTF is a group of health experts that reviews published research and makes recommendations about preventive health care.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are common problems for Americans. Shortages of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins A, C, and E; beta-carotene; and folic acid) are associated with the blood vessel changes that occur in CVD. Therefore, people have thought that taking these vitamins might decrease the risk for CVD. Information also suggests that these vitamins might decrease a person’s risk for cancer. Read More