The finding published in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed nearly 50, 000 men in over a decade. The report said men who are taking vitamins do not have high risk of cancer, in whatever area.
However, there are negative opposition to the finding, which said vitamin intake may cause illnesses and diseases. Experts recommended eating healthy and balanced set of foods.
The slim difference of the finding said there were 17 cancers per 1, 000 people taking multivitamins in a year, while there are 18 cancers for those are taking dummy pills in a year.
"Many studies have suggested that eating a nutritious diet may reduce a man's risk of developing cancer," Dr. Howard Sesso, one of the researchers, said in expounding the report of the finding.
"Now we know that taking a daily multivitamin, in addition to addressing vitamin and mineral deficiencies, may also be considered in the prevention of cancer in middle-aged and older men."
Researchers cannot give conclusion on the results of the finding with regards to women.
In a warning to men, across the planet, Dr Helga Groll, health information officer at Cancer Research UK,said:
"Although this study suggests that men in the trial had a slightly lower cancer risk if they took multivitamins, we can't be sure from this research whether this is a true effect or down to chance.
The best way to get a full range of vitamins and minerals is to eat a healthy, balanced diet with a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Most healthy people shouldn't need to take supplements although some may be advised to do so by their doctor."
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