Vitamin E On Inhibiting Cancer Cell Growth
Clinical Study Title:
The Boyd Orr lecture. Nutrition interventions in aging and age-associated
disease.
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aging process can have a significant effect on health.
This can be attributed to an general decrease in the
amount of food consumption, to a decrease in general
exercise and activity level. This is often associated
in malnutrition and then a decrease in the body’s
ability to digest and absorb nutrients from food.
The use of antioxidant multivitamins has been shown
to help minimize the effect on the body’s functions
due to aging. Specifically, the use of vitamin E has
been linked with better immune system functioning,
reducing fractures and helping to delay Alzheimer’s
disease. Vitamin E has also been linked to inhibiting
cancer cell growth. The daily use of vitamin E can
help to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic
diseases. This is especially beneficial for people
who are aging, or who are not receiving adequate nutrition
from their food.
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Authors:
Meydani M.
Institution:
Vascular Biology Program, Jean Mayer US Department of Agriculture
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 61(2):165-71, 2002 May.
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