A patient reports taking antioxidant supplements to help prevent cancer.The primary care NP should:

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Epidemiologic evidence indicates that people who eat fruits and vegetables regularly have a decreased risk of cancer.Although retrospective studies have suggested major benefits from antioxidants,no intervention studies have determined conclusively that antioxidants prevent cancer.Large doses of vitamin A can produce a yellow hue to the skin.Antioxidants can be beneficial,but in certain populations,such as smokers,they may be harmful.

A Patient Reports Taking Antioxidant Supplements to Help Prevent Cancer