CellWell record HH-3447
Beta-carotene in multivitamins and the possible risk of lung cancer among smokers versus former smokers
Tanvetyanon T, Bepler G
Cancer ยท 2008
In plain language
A review of trial data found the lung cancer risk signal from beta-carotene supplementation was specific to current smokers, underscoring that the harm is population- and dose-dependent, not a universal carotenoid risk.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Systematic review
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