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This study investigates the association between vitamin C supplements and the risk of age-related cataract in a cohort of 24,593 women aged 49-83. Results indicate that vitamin C supplement use is associated with a 25% increased risk of cataract extraction, particularly among women over 65 and those using hormone replacement therapy or corticosteroids. The findings suggest that long-term use of high-dose vitamin C supplements may elevate the risk of cataracts, highlighting the need for further research on t

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