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A large government study of whether Vitamin E and selenium protect men against prostate cancer has been suspended, federal health officials announced yesterday, after an independent analysis determined that the nutrients did not reduce the risk for the common malignancy.
The $119 million study, involving more than 35,000 men, also found hints that the nutrients might increase the risk for prostate cancer and diabetes, although officials stressed that those findings may be a coincidence.
Nevertheless, the study's organizers had begun notifying participants to stop taking the pills they were receiving, and offered to tell them whether they were taking the nutrients or placebos. All the participants will continue to have their health monitored for about three years.
-the above is copied from a Washington Post article of October 28. It indicates that some men were taking Selenium, some taking Vitamin E, some taking both, and some taking only placebo. The men are age 50 and older.
Hello everyone,
I think that the key to all good health should be maintaining a healthy immune system. Selenium is needed for this in trace amounts, vitamin E level can be maintained through a healthy diet consuming certain vegetables containing Vit. E in their oils. Stress factors also play a role. While I take a multivitamin plus Vit. D3 and Calcium (for Lupron effects) I still focus mainly on my diet, exercise, and stress reduction. I believe these three things lead to a healthy immune system moreso than any magic pills, formulas, and supplements. Of course this is just my opinion. Take care - p (Alaska, USA)
