Antioxidant Users Don't Live Longer

A paper reviewing use of antioxidants, published by the Cochrane Library, found that supplemental antioxidants do not reduce mortality and that some -- including vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin E -- could increase mortality. The review combined evidence from more than 200,000 people. I wonder how many more studies of over the counter nutritional supplements showing lack of effect, or possible danger, will be needed before the FDA is given authority to regulate the claims made by the 'nutritional' industry. It would be useful if various watchdog groups provided information on how much those who promote these scams give to congressional campaigns.