Lycopene resulted in a protective effect against exercise-induced asthma in some patients, probably through its antioxidant effect. It was found that in the treatment group, there was a relative risk of tooth loss of 0.37, compared with the placebo group. Vitamin D and calcium supplementation may not only prevent bone loss but also prevent tooth loss.
Copper deficiency can result in structural weakness in cardiovascular structures.
These 3 mechanisms can result in significant damage to the cardiovascular system. Copper deficiency can impair carbohydrate metabolism, allowing for increases in protein glycation, which can degrade their structure and function. Copper deficiency interferes with enzymes related to nitric oxide-mediated signal transduction. Taking multivitamins during this time period reduced the risk for nuclear and cortical cataracts but not for posterior subcapsular cataracts. These data add to a body of evidence which suggests a lower risk for cataract among users of vitamin supplements and stronger associations with long-term use.