Aspirin Prevents Stroke But Not MI In Women; Vitamin E Has No Effect On CV Disease Or Cancer
| Effect | None |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 6+ Months |
| Number of Subjects | 39876 |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44, 45-64 |
Supplementation of 600 IU alpha-tocopherol every other day for a decade in women failed to confer any protective effects against cardiovascular mortality, cancer mortality, or overall mortality.
While aspirin itself seemed to protect against strokes, the addition of vitamin E did not provide any additional benefits.
