If women fear the incidence of breast cancer and cervical cancer the male population on the other hand fear prostate cancer. In the recent years almost half million cases of prostate cancer are being detected all over the world. And this statistic is still on the rise. And now a warning is being given to the men, saying that intake of more than the prescribed multivitamins may heighten their chances of acquiring prostate cancer. In a study conducted by the US National Cancer Institute findings showed that intake of the multivitamins above seven times per week redouble the risk of complex and fatal prostate cancer. This finding is based on a study of information on almost 300, 000 men. Among these men, those who take multivitamins more than once a day has 32% higher risk of acquiring prostate cancer.

However according to one involved in the study, Dr. Karla Lawson, “The possibility that men taking high levels of multivitamins along with other supplements have increased risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancers is of concern and merits further evaluation.” One of the best advises to safeguard oneself from cancers including prostate is a to have a diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables.