Vitamin B Supplements can Increase Risk of Lung Cancer

Long-term supplementation of high doses vitamin B6 and B12 can increase the risk of lung cancer in men, finds a new research. The risk of lung cancer was even higher among smokers. Vitamin supplements have been thought to reduce cancer risk. The current study was the first to look at the long-term consumption of high dose vitamin B6, B12 and lung cancer.

high dose of vitamin B supplements linked to lung cancer
- long-term use of high doses of vitamin B6/B12 increased lung cancer risk in men
- the risk was three times higher among male smokers who took pills

High Dose Vitamin B Supplements can Increase Risk of Lung Cancer

Men who took high-dose supplementation of vitamins B6 or B12 appeared three to four times more likely than non-users to develop lung cancer. Read More

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