Tom Bri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

B-Carotene was touted as the anti-oxidant that cured all ills, from cancer
to aging. Then it was found through long term trials that it had no apparent
benefits, and actually raised cancer rates in some groups, like smokers.

Now I have just recently read that selenium appears the same, no benefits
and may raise prostate cancer rates.

In fact, multivitamins have no measurable benefits and may raise cancer
rates.

Haven't heard the one about the multivitamins, but the trials were skewed. 
B-Carotene requires vitamin E for reuptake, selenium requires E, 
glutathione, C, selenium requires E and others.  To run trials without 
reuptakes is ridiculous.  Even fish oils require vitamin E when taken in 
large doses or on a regular basis.  Oliva