Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Cancer in Men

Still less effective than good diet, not smoking

Multivitamins lowered the risk for cancer in males who took them for more than a decade, according to a new study. The research found that the dietary supplement cut the chance of developing cancer by 8 percent. However, cancer experts still say that is less effective than a good diet, exercise and not smoking, each of which can lower cancer risk by 20 percent to 30 percent. Additionally, multivitamins may have different results in women, younger men or people who are less healthy. "It's a very mild effect and personally I'm not sure it's significant enough to recommend to anyone, [but] at least this doesn't suggest a harm," said Dr. Ernest Hawk. About one-third of U.S. adults take multivitamins. (AP)

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