Re: Some vitamins increase risk of lung cancer

[Guest guest]

hey lottie, i have never taken any vitamins. the dr said i should at least try

b12 as we age. my blood showed a decrease in b12.i think it's good for the

nerves in the body. i am a firm believer in " you are what you come from " . if you

have good genetics you win if not you might loose.my father had lymphoma. we

didn't know that until died and they did an autopsy. maybe i got lucky and got

cml instead.  hugs jean

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Some vitamins increase risk of lung cancer

" CML " < >

Date: Saturday, 4 April, 2009, 6:52 AM

Now it seems that science has taken a turn in the belief that some veggies are

not as good for us as previously thought.

According to the results of a study published in the American Journal of

Epidemiology, use of individual beta-carotene, retinol, or lutein supplements is

linked with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Many studies have suggested that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce

the risk of cancer. Although fruits and vegetables contain many potentially

beneficial compounds, researchers have speculated that at least some of the

benefits provided by these foods could be explained by the antioxidant nutrients

that they contain. These antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E, and the

carotenoids (such as beta carotene). More to the article at this web site.

http://www.caring4c ancer.com/ go/cancer/ news?NewsItemId= 43376

Blessings,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this article Lottie. It confirms what some of us have been saying

for a while now, beware of the so called antioxidants!

The question I have though..... is there a difference when the antioxidants are

taken by supplementation versus through the actual foods that contain them. I

think this study used supplements only. I would love to know if whole foods

would give the same results. I hope they do more research.

Tracey

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> Now it seems that science has taken a turn in the belief that some veggies are

not as good for us as previously thought.

>

> According to the results of a study published in the American Journal of

Epidemiology, use of individual beta-carotene, retinol, or lutein supplements is

linked with an increased risk of lung cancer.

>

> Many studies have suggested that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may

reduce the risk of cancer. Although fruits and vegetables contain many

potentially beneficial compounds, researchers have speculated that at least some

of the benefits provided by these foods could be explained by the antioxidant

nutrients that they contain. These antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E,

and the carotenoids (such as beta carotene). More to the article at this web

site.

>

> http://www.caring4cancer.com/go/cancer/news?NewsItemId=43376

>

> Blessings,

>

> Lottie

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