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Fortmann SP, Burda BU, Senger CA, Lin J, Beil T, O'Connor E, Whitlock EP. Vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplements for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Evidence Report No. 108. 2013

To systematically review evidence for the use of multivitamins or single nutrients and functionally related nutrient pairs for the prevention of CVD and cancer in the general population (primary prevention).

There are a limited number of trials examining the effects of dietary supplements on the primary prevention of CVD and cancer; the majority showed no effect in healthy populations. Clinical heterogeneity of included studies limits generalizability of results to the general primary care population. Results from trials in at-risk populations discourage additional studies for particular supplements (e.g., beta-carotene); however, future research in general primary care populations and on other supplements is required to address research gaps.

Subject indexing assigned by CRD

Cardiovascular Diseases; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Minerals; Neoplasms; Vitamins

English

United States

An English language summary is available.

AHRQ, Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA Email: AHRQTAP@ahrq.hhs.gov

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20/01/2014