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Doubts cast on benefits of antioxidant supplements

There is no evidence that taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamin A and E prolongs life - and some may even hasten death, new research suggests.

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JULIA HORTON

There is no evidence that taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamin A and E prolongs life - and some may even hasten death, new research suggests.