'Everyone, it seemed, from the general public to many scientists, was enthralled by the idea that beta carotene would protect against cancer...    There were animal studies confirming that it was protective against cancer...So convinced were some scientists that they themselves were taking beta carotene supplements.    Then came three large, rigorous clinical [human] trials that randomly assigned people to take beta carotene pills or a placebo. And the beta carotene hypothesis crumbled. The trials concluded that not only did beta carotene fail to protect against cancer and heart disease, but it might increase the risk of developing cancer'.

'Searching for clarity: A primer on medical studies', New York Times, 30 September 2008.

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Review: The Guardian, 26 September 2008. Review: The Sunday Times, 30 September 2008.