Vitamins for Cancer Prevention

Author: Kok Siong

As we all know, vitamins are essential when it comes to keep our body healthy. We need to have the balance foods of course, but we also need to supplement the food we eat with the necessary vitamins that our body needs to stay in shape and for cancer prevention. If we do not consume the essential nutrients, we will not be able to maintain our body health and consequently may end up having problems later on in our life.
The first vitamin that comes to mind for most people is vitamin E. This is a vitamin that is vital to improve the overall health of our body. When taken correctly, vitamin E will stop the cholesterol in the body from harming the arteries that surrounded the heart. When the cholesterol oxidizes, it sticks to the sides of the arteries and can lead to blockages which can cause heart attacks or other serious problems with the heart. At the same time, if our body lacks of vitamin E, the cancer cells easily to grow.
To help us to keep our heart and body healthy, most doctors recommend us to take additional supplements that contain vitamin E. They may also ask us to eat foods that are naturally rich in vitamin E, such as nuts. Nuts have high amounts of vitamin E, and most of them taste good. We can easily to find other foods that contain vitamin E as well, although nuts have the highest amounts.
In the past, research has shown Vitamin E to help those who have already suffered the wrath of a heart attack. This vitamin helps to prevent heart attacks in the future by opening up the arteries and eliminate blockage. Those who have had a heart attack in the past are always encouraged to add more vitamin E to their diet. From that, we can prevent cancer cells to develop too.
What we not aware of, is the fact that we can use vitamin C to increase the effects of vitamin E. Vitamin C is known as an antioxidant, which prevents the damaging effects that cholesterol in the body. Along with preventing cholesterol from damaging the body, vitamin C also helps vitamin E to function well. Therefore, it can protect our arteries and our heart.
By taking both vitamin C and E as a combination, we will be well on our way to a healthier heart and healthier body. Overall, this is the easiest way that we can ensure that we are not going to stimulate the cancer cells to grow. If we have a history of heart disease or heart problems in your family, these vitamins are essential in our diet. Even if we are just concerned about the health of our heart, these vitamins will give us the peace of mind in knowing that we are eating for a healthy heart.
As far as our dosage goes, it will vary from person to person, although 400 international units of vitamin E and C are the suggested amounts for most people. Vitamin C can be tolerated in large doses, without imposing any harmful effects. We can consume around 500 mg of it twice a day, and ensure that our body remains healthy. Thus, we can get rid of cancer easily.
Summing up, we should always make sure that we get the proper amount of vitamins in our daily diet. Cancer can be prevented if we look after our daily meal.


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