Food should provide all the minerals and nutrients the body needs to function but some people choose to take supplements too.

You should be able to get all the amount of beta-carotene you need from your daily diet but some people choose to take supplements.

A review of the literature on beta-carotene supplementation and health outcomes advises against taking beta-carotene supplements, however.

The review states that these trials showed that beta-carotene increases the risk of lung and stomach cancer.

Elsewhere, beta-carotene supplements have been found to increase the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke or have been heavily exposed to asbestos at work.

Making some simple changes to your lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer

According to Macmillan Cancer Support, breathing in other people’s smoke (passive smoking) also increases your risk of developing cancer