Scientists from Cornell University and Seoul National University have written in the medical journal, The Lancet, to explain the anti-cancer activity of vitamin C. Researchers found that vitamin C blocks the carcinogenic effects of hydrogen peroxide on intercellular communication. Vitamin C is important for production of collagen, and amino acids; it is important for wound healing.“Vitamin C prevents Read More …

Cancer Letters, 1991; 59:25-29 “Anti-Tumor Effects of Vitamin A Against Shope Carcinoma Cells” Retinol (vitamin A) caused growth retardation as well as changes in morphology in Shope carcinoma (cultured). The authors came to the conclusion that vitamin A may be effective against differentiated squamous cell carcinomas. However, it may not be effective against undifferentiated tumors. Nutrition Read More …

Adequate selenium may be important for the health of the immune system and for the prevention of several diseases, including cancer. An article in the British Medical Journal (Feb. 8, 1997;314:387-388) cites some of the health problems noted in severe selenium deficiency. These health problems include Kashin Beck disease (a deforming arthritis) and Keshan disease Read More …

Folic acid (a B vitamin) may have a protective effect against colorectal cancer. A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (Vol. 16, Number 10, 2007; Pages 2128-2135) looked at the combination of folic acid and riboflavin (which is vitamin B2) and the effect on colorectal polyps. The subjects of the Read More …

There is a connection between your lifestyle and your risk for cancer. A healthy diet, exercise and not smoking will reduce your chances of getting cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one-third of the 550,000 cancer deaths each year are attributed to unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity. Exercise is very important; not Read More …

According to the American Cancer Society, staying slim and fit will help to prevent a recurrence of cancer. This according to a report published in the society journal, “CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.” Obesity is a risk factor for many cancers, including colon and breast cancer. Obesity also increases the risk for recurrence of Read More …

According to a new study by researchers at the University of California,Berkeley, women who eat more fruits, vegetables and protein before pregnancy may lower the risk of their children developing leukemia. Researchers had 276 mothers from Northern California answer a questionnaire about their diets in the year prior to their pregnancies. Half of those filling Read More …

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine report that a beverage made with grape powder may offer some protection against colon cancer. The study follows an epidemiological study of 499 colon cancer patients and their consumption of wine. Red wine contains an antioxidant called resveratrol, which has had a positive effect in some animal studies. Read More …

The use of folic acid goes beyond preventing macrocytic anemia and birth defects. It has value for preventing cardiovascular disease and birth (neural tube) defects. Folic acid has a role in the production of DNA, may therefore have a role in cancer prevention. Two recently published large preliminary studies (Nutr Rev. 1999 Oct;57(10):314-321) show that Read More …

Research in the June 12, 2006 online edition of the journal Cancer showed that folic acid supplementation may be beneficial against leukoplakia found on the larynx. Leukoplakia are pre-cancerous lesions. Folic acid is found in fresh produce; it is named from the same root as the word “foliage”. The Italian researchers found that when subjects Read More …