June 2nd, 2008
Increased intake of certain flavonoids in smokers may protect them by as much as 50 percent against lung cancer risk.
Such were the findings of a UCLA study:
Increasing intakes of epicatechin, catechins, and quercetin, found in tea and vegetables were associated with significant risk reductions.
According to lead researcher Zuo-Feng Zhang from UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center:
“What we […]
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March 5th, 2008
According to a study of more than 77,000 vitamin users , intake of some vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, especially in smokers.
Said the study’s author, Christopher G. Slatore, M.D., of the University of Washington, in Seattle:
“Our study of supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate did not show any evidence for […]
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December 10th, 2007
We already know that smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer.
However, smokers and non-smokers alike may be able to substantially reduce the risk of developing lung cancer by simply eating four or more servings of green salad a week and working in the garden once or twice a week.
Such were the findings of […]
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