A charity, Killing Cancer Kindly (KCK), has raised concerns that multivitamins may elevate cancer risk by up to 30 percent and is advocating for a health advisory on these supplements. KCK is urging the government to classify these supplements as prescription-only and limit their long-term usage.
The charity contends that these products inundate the body with excessive nutrients, which can act as a “superfood” for cancer cells, promoting their growth and proliferation. In contrast, naturally occurring vitamins in food are slowly absorbed, and the body takes what it needs while excreting the excess.
KCK has cited “compelling” research that suggests a connection between the consumption of synthetic vitamins and higher incidences of lung, prostate, bowel, and breast cancers.
Dr. Mohammad Muneeb Khan, an NHS oncologist who leads the charity, has voiced concern, likening the situation to a “ticking time bomb.” Dr. Khan emphasized the need for a conservative approach to vitamin consumption, advocating their use only by those with diagnosed deficiencies and for the duration necessary to restore health.
It’s worth noting that nearly half of the UK population is believed to take daily supplements, typically containing a wide range of what manufacturers deem “essential” organic compounds.
