Vitamin E accelerates the development of lung cancer in smokers

Perhaps vitamin E contributes to the development of cancer in smokers, as established researchers. Vitamin supplements can accelerate the growth of tumors in the early stages of a serious illness.

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Swedish researchers from the University of Gothenburg in the observations of laboratory mice noticed how under the influence Vitamin E   an acceleration of the growth of lung tumors - the most common cancer among smokers. According to statistics, over 90% of victims Lung Cancer   these are people who have a long history of smoking.

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It is believed that under the category of antioxidants vitamins A, C and E protect the human body from a variety of all sorts of diseases, including cancer. However, in mice   lung cancer Treated with additives   Vitamin E It observed more rapid spread of tumors at an early stage of the disease. At the use of vitamin C this speed is not reached.

Although the experiment was conducted on mice, the authors believe that the results can be attributed to the people. Traditionally, vitamin E helps maintain cell structure protecting cell membranes. It is believed that this vitamin and other antioxidants to fight harmful molecules from the category of free radicals. Perhaps this is true, but the Swedish scientists found that when lung cancer is already present in the body, the vitamin E, in contrast, accelerate development.

Therefore, the study's authors strongly recommend that smokers take vitamins and other antioxidants with caution. And this warning is especially important for those who are already faced with lung cancer. (READ MORE)

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