Research has shown that multivitamins may cut
the likelihood of lung cancer by up to 16%
Leafy green vegetables, folate and some multivitamins could serve as protective factors against lung cancer in current and former smokers, according to a recent US study. The research indicates that higher intakes of certain micronutrients reduce a process called methylation. Gene methylation is likely to be a major mechanism in the development and progression of lung cancer, as well as a potential marker for the early detection of lung cancer.
For the study, over 1100 current and former smokers submitted mucous samples and completed questionnaires regarding their dietary intake. People who ate at least 12 servings of green leafy vegetables each month had a 17 per cent lower risk of methylation, while a daily folate intake of at least 750 micrograms was associated with a 16 per cent lower risk.
Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/
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