However, a survey of approximately 400,000 people conducted by the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, USA, reported that taking multivitamin supplements every day did not extend life expectancy. The analysis found no clear evidence that daily multivitamin supplementation reduces the risk of death, but instead reported a 4% increased risk of death in users. 'However, Bernard points out that 'multivitamin supplements have no scientific basis and you should not expect excessive benefits from them. Instead of taking multivitamin supplements, you should eat healthy foods that provide a wide range of nutrients while limiting saturated fats and cholesterol.' 'The finding that multivitamin supplements do not significantly reduce the risk of death is not surprising,' said Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian at Aston Martin Medical School.
