8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone
Increasing the consumption of the relevant nutrients through the usual diet is preferred.
  • The evidence shows that high-dose nutrient supplements can be protective or can cause cancer.
  • The studies that demonstrate such effects do not relate to widespread use among the general population, in whom the balance of risks and benefits cannot confidently be predicted. 
  • A general recommendation to consume supplements for cancer prevention might have unexpected adverse effects.

 

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8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone
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