Category Archives: Lung Cancer

Higher vitamin E intake associated with lower lung cancer risk

New research indicates that higher intakes of vitamin E in the forms of alpha, beta and gamma-tocopherol may be associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer. In this study population, Vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol reduced the risk of lung … Continue reading

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Higher antioxidant intakes reduce risk of lung cancer in male smokers

In contrast to previous studies concluding that high-dose beta-carotene supplementation may increase lung cancer risk in male smokers, findings from a Yale study support the hypothesis that a combination of dietary antioxidants reduces lung cancer risk in men who smoke. … Continue reading

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