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I think most multi vitamins will NOT hurt you..I think where you can get in trouble is high dosing of certain vitamins and minerals ( and foods) ...Key Vitamins and Minerals to Avoid or Limit:
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol): Daily doses greater than 400 IU are strongly discouraged, as they are associated with an increased risk of cancer progression.
Selenium: Studies indicate that high-dose selenium (e.g., 140 micrograms/day) can potentially increase the risk of dying from prostate cancer and has been linked to a 91% increase in high-grade cancer.
High-Dose Zinc: Long-term use of high-dose zinc supplements (often found in multivitamins) is associated with a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.
High-Dose Multivitamins: While regular, low-dose multivitamins may not be harmful, high-dose supplements should be avoided unless specified by a doctor.
Calcium: Excessively high total calcium intake (largely from supplements) has been linked with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.

It is generally recommended that men with prostate cancer avoid high-dose supplements unless they have a validated deficiency, as they offer no clear benefit and pose significant risks. Always consult with your oncologist before starting any supplement.

Last year, I was eating ALOT of high fat cottage cheese and honey which I love...and guess what, high fat dairy products should be avoided by older men because they are linked to prostate cancer progression...yep..and I ate ALOT thinking the calcium and ppprotein were good for me.

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@xahnegrey40
Sources (eg, web links) for your statements are important. In particular, the link regarding dairy products has been confirmed in some studies but not others. I'm continuing to drink milk to keep up the calcium intake, & my oncologist has no problem with that.