A recent cancer prevention study indicates that, while a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may lower risks of heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases, taking vitamin and antioxidant supplements (pills) do not.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
“The findings, published on Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, followed two other important studies that also did not show that various antioxidant supplements could prevent cancer.
“Although a healthful dietary pattern rich in fruits and vegetables may lower cancer risk, such benefits cannot be mimicked by simply popping a few vitamin supplements,” Dr. JoAnn Manson of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston said in a statement.”"
Excerpt #2:
“”Simply taking antioxidant supplements is insufficient to prevent cancer. People should take more natural plant foods which are rich with many nutrients including but not limited to antioxidants,” Lin said by e-mail.
Beta carotene, vitamin E and vitamin C are antioxidants thought to protect against damage caused by free radicals, substances that can harm cells, tissues and organs.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in these vitamins, and it has been shown that people who eat plenty of these foods have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other conditions.”
So, why not pick up some fruit and veggies on the way home today, and help your body heal…
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