Partly Cloudy 40°

SHARE

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.

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

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Joe Jenkins

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. 

Click here to read the full article. 

to follow Daily Voice Fairfield and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE