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Some vitamin supplements don't protect against lung cancer
05-21-2007 · EurekAlert!A study of more than 75,000 adults found that taking supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C and E and folate do not decrease the risk of lung cancer. The findings are being reported at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Monday, May 21.
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