Encourage a diet high in antioxidant nutrients rather than supplements. (consensus) [1][10]
No evidence for primary prevention role as yet for Vitamin E, C or beta-carotene supplements. (quality of evidence I, Grade B recommendation) [1][10]
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1. Amberson, B.L., (2000) Risk Factors and Primary Prevention of Ischemic Heart Disease in Women. Canadian Cardiovascular Society Consensus Conference: Women and Ischemic Heart Disease, October 2000: 4/1-4/25.
10. Mosca L, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women. AHA/ACC 2004 Scientific Statement. Circulation 2004;109:672-693.