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Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men


Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men

A huge study just took place and was reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association on the affect of multivitamins and cancer in men. In the study they looked at a huge number of male doctors and came up with some good although vague results.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Study

Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School recruited nearly 15,000 male physicians, 50 years or older, and followed them for more than a decade.  Half took the daily multivitamin Centrum Silver; the others took a placebo.

Men in the vitamin group had a modest 8% reduction in cancer cases compared to the others.

“This study suggests, at least for men, that there might be benefits to taking multivitamins in terms of cancer,” study author Dr. John Michael Gaziano said in a press release. He is the chief of the Division of Aging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

“Overall the study provides the first very nice piece of evidence that well-balanced – not overdose, not mega dose – combination of vitamins and minerals seems to have an effect at preventing cancer,” said Dr. Boris Pasche, director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “But more research is needed to validate this.”

Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men

Multivitamins may Reduce Cancer Risk

The researchers were not able to determine which types of cancers might be prevented when taking the vitamins.

They are also not sure that the results will be seen in other groups of people such as women or smokers. The men in this study were generally healthy physicians, not overweight or obese and most were non-smokers.

“It will be difficult to make generalizations to the broad public from this one study, but I was impressed by the data,” said Dr. Ernest Hawk, vice president and division head for the Division of Cancer Prevention Population Sciences at MD Anderson Center in Houston, Texas.

Conflicting Vitamin Studies

Back when the study began in 1997, most experts thought taking a vitamin would be beneficial to our health. But in the subsequent years, many scientists were alarmed by evidence suggesting potential harm from vitamin use. Newer studies found vitamin supplements didn’t reduce the risk of cancer, and, in some cases, raised the risk of men and women developing cancer.

This latest study may once again lead experts to re-visit the issue.  Pasche and Hawk, who did not participate in the research, said they are encouraged that after 10 years of study researchers did not see an increase in lung, colorectal, prostate and other cancers, but rather a modest decline in overall cancer cases.

My Recommendations on Multivitamins?

I am a big fan of taking multivitamins. There may be conflicting studies but I feel that if we are deficient in any vitamin or mineral it will definitely affect our health. There is no way that we can substitute multivitamins for food but at least we can enhance our diet just in case.

Whether you do take multivitamins or not you can enhance your diet just by getting rid of a lot of the foods that you are eating, getting rid of processed foods, and replace those foods with fruits and vegetables instead.

 


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Organic skin cream is the best solution for your skin. Other creams contain dangerous chemicals that can lead to health complications. It is better to choose creams made with natural ingredients than to take the chance with other products containing synthetics. Some chemicals have been linked to cancer. It is important to remember that everything you apply to your skin will get absorbed by your body and could enter the bloodstream. You do not want dangerous toxins to build up in your system from using traditional skin creams.

Organic Skin Cream

Organic Skin Cream

Organic Skin Cream

If you are concerned about harmful substances than organic skin cream is the best option. Many traditional creams contain preservatives to improve their shelf life. This is why you can purchase some creams with expiration dates of several years into the future. Unfortunately, these preservatives often have parabens. Studies have shown that parabens can cause breast cancer and other types of cancers. You do not want to take the risk on these creams. They can completely destroy your life later. Organic products will not have this issue.

Choosing organic skin cream is also better for the environment and animals. Many companies that sell organic products practice other eco-friendly methods to reduce the impact on the environment. They may have recycled packaging or less packaging. They may also give back to communities. In addition, many organic companies do not test their products on animals. This is an important issue that animal safety groups have been advocating for years. If you are buying organic creams, then you are helping others and not just your skin.

Natural Skin Cream Alternatives Give Great Results

Organic skin cream is a natural alternative to other products. You can still see amazing results from using this product. Your skin can look younger and more elastic. You can have a youthful glow. Most organic creams will have natural ingredients like fruits or vitamins. They may have oils to improve your skin’s moisture levels. Plants and minerals are natural sources of ingredients that can help your skin look beautiful for many years.

In addition, organic companies will usually avoid using genetically modified plants in their creams. These are controversial plants that science is still investigating. People are still not sure how genetically modified plants can influence our health, but the studies completed at this stage do not reveal positive news. Organic products are better and safer for your skin. You should never put your health at risk by using other types of skin care products. Organic skin cream is the answer you may be looking for.

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