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It depends on what you want to believe. Theres no solid evidence that multivitamins do anything. Some vitamins can’t even be absorbed taken this way and need to come from food.
On the other hand, there doesn’t seem to be any downside to taking them and potentially there could be benefits. Some studies have shown that they may be marginally helpful in preventing cancer.
Take them if you think the unproven benefits outweigh the low risk or save your money. Its not going to make much difference either way
There isn’t much evidence to show the benefits of multivitamins, but there is evidence that beta carotene is bad for you. So based on that I would avoid this particular multivitamin.
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> The USPSTF recommends against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (D recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the use of multivitamin supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (I statement) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of the use of single- or paired-nutrient supplements (other than beta carotene and vitamin E) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. (I statement)
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2793446