Taking Extra Vitamins Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, Study Says

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A recent study suggests that taking more than the daily recommended doses of vitamins may have an adverse impact and could lead to potentially deadly diseases, according to Tech Times.

A recent study suggests overuse of vitamin supplements can lead to heart disease and cancer.
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Joe Jenkins

04/22/2015 2:00 p.m.

Researches studied thousands of patients over a 10-year period and found that taking too much of a vitamin supplement could lead to heart disease or cancer, Tech Times said.

Researchers were quick to point out that taking multi-vitamins in the correct doses is still beneficial, but also said there is no substitute for healthy eating, Tech Times reported.

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