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§ Disagree: Some studies have shown that vitamin supplements are not beneficial but in fact harmful to human’s heath – more prone to death. § Agree: Statistics have also shown that vitamin supplements are beneficial as they prevent diseases like cancer, improve digestion and boost immunity. § ** “ ** A review of 68 studies showed no evidence that supplements of beta-carotene and vitamins A and E are beneficial; in fact, they seem to increase the risk of mortality. ** ” ** § ** “ ** Some supplements noted include Coenzyme Q10 with strengthens cell walls and B vitamins which aid in protecting women from cevical cancer. ** ” ** § ** “ ** In sufficient numbers, these friendly bacteria keep disease-causing bacteria from overpopulating the intestine. Also, they improve digestion, manufacture B vitamins, and boost immune system activity. Because they boost immunity, they positively influence overall health. ** ” ** § "Rethinking a 'miracle pill'." Good Housekeeping 245.3 (Sept 2007): 42(1). Student Resource Center - Gold. Gale. Dulwich College Shanghai. 28 Jan. 2010 . § Mather, Andrea. "A Girl's Best Friends." Vegetarian Times (Feb 1999): 90(1). Student Resource Center - Gold. Gale. Dulwich College Shanghai. 28 Jan. 2010 . § Challem, Jack. "Probiotics: these 'friendly' bacteria improve digestion and boost immunity." Natural Health 26.n5 (Oct 1996): 124(1). Student Resource Center - Gold. Gale. Dulwich College Shanghai. 28 Jan. 2010 .
 * 1. **** KNOWLEDGE ISSUES: ** What role does scientific reports play in deciding whether vitamin supplements are beneficial?
 * 2. **** KI AND THE TOPIC: ** Scientific reports could have a huge influence on people’s thinking of whether vitamin supplements are beneficial.
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