Dietary Antioxidant Vitamins and Death From Coronary Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women

Micronutrient concentrations and subclinical atherosclerosis in adults with HIV

“…The data, however, regarding vitamin E and CVD have been conflicting. Although observational studies have suggested that elevated intakes and serum concentrations of vitamin E may be associated with a reduced risk of CVD (13,14,(46)(47)(48), many interventional studies have either shown no benefits or even harm associated with vitamin E supplementation (7).…”

Randomised controlled trial of effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on plasma concentrations of lipids and antioxidants

“…Vitamin E has a powerful effect in reducing oxidation of low density lipoprotein,27 and several cohort studies have shown that high intakes are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease 28 29 30. Nested case-control studies in which concentrations of α tocopherol have been measured in plasma samples have not provided confirmation of the dietary associations23; the Cambridge heart antioxidant study of α tocopherol supplementation in people with atherosclerosis, however, suggested that substantial amounts used in this trial could reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction 12.…”

Personal paper: Validity of advertising claims for multivitamin preparation Vitacor 20/90 on the internet

“…Vitamin A, retinol, carotenoids, and vitamin C did not reduce mortality from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women 1111. Health Now recommends 200 IU/day.…”