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" Taking some vitamins may increase the risk of an earlier death, new research suggests. Scientists at Copenhagen University found that subjects taking supplements which contained vitamins A and E and beta carotene were found to have a five per cent greater risk of dying than those who were not taking them. The research analysed the results of several studies involving over 180,000 people into the benefits of vitamins A, E, and C, along with beta carotene and selenium.  None of the supplements, which are often marketed to help fight the effects of ageing, were found to lengthen life spans.  However, after eliminating certain studies they felt might &amp;quot;skew&amp;quot; results, the researchers discovered that some supplements may actually increase the risk of death. &amp;quot;Considering that ten to 20 per cent of the adult population in Europe and North America may consume the supplements, the public health consequences may be substantial,&amp;quot; the researchers wrote. People who eat a healthy, balanced diet have &amp;quot;no need to take vitamin supplements&amp;quot;, according to NHS recommendations. \u00A9 Adfero Ltd "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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