Vitamin E is one of the basic antioxidants that is believed to either
prevent cancer or as part of therapy for those with cancer. Of course
many pros and cons on this, but hopefully the following information will
give us some more positive insight as to the benefits of one of the
antioxidants, Vitamin E.
God Bless
marty auslander
FINLAND STUDY SUGGESTS VITAMIN E PREVENTS PROSTATE CANCER.
The latest analysis from a large prevention trial, conducted by the
National Cancer Institute and the National Public Health Institute of
Finland, shows that long-term use of a moderate-dose of vitamin E
supplement substantially reduces prostate cancer incidences and deaths
in male smokers. The report was published in the Journal of the
National Cancer Institute.
This report from the Alpha Tocopheral, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention
Study (ATBC study) showed that 50 to 69 year old men who tookd 50 mg of
alpha tocopherol ( a form of the antioxidant vitamin E) daily for five
to eight years had 32 percent fewer diagnoses of prostate cancer and 41
percent fewer prostate cancer deaths compared to men who did not receive
vitamin E. The dose of vitamin E is equal to about 50 iu. (international
units) and is about three timed the Recommended Dietary Allowances. The
29,133 male smokers from Finland were randomly assigned to receive
alpha-tocopheral, beta carotene (20mg) or a placebo (inactive pill that
looked like the vitamin daily)
The ATBC study and similar trials have shown us that supplements are
not necessarily the magic bullet and , more importantly, that what may
be a beneficial supplement for some people may be harmful to others, "
says Albanes, who is in the Cancer Prevention Studies Branch of NCI's
division of clinical sciences. "these results give hope that a simple
intervention may one day help reduce a mans chances of developing
prostate cancer".
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