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Vitamins and Minerals Against Cancer (IV)

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

vitamins and minerals against cancerZinc is an essential trace element, as involved in the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids. Participate in the stimulation of a hundred enzymes and helps the immune system, among its many functions.

Its participation in metabolism is what gives its protective properties to be part of the antioxidant defense available to the body. It is found in animal foods such as red meat, poultry, fish and seafood, and vegetable sources such as nuts, legumes and cereals.

Copper is associated with immune system activity in addition to sharing antioxidant properties. Activity has been described in adequate doses and protective cancerous processes. Copper-rich foods are vegetables, legumes, cereals, fruits, nuts, chocolate, plus meats and fish. (more…)

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Vitamins and Minerals Against Cancer (III)

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

vitamins and minerals against cancerMineral prevents cancerous processes?

Preventive and therapeutic properties of vitamins are known by the population, but not so with the minerals, their properties, as well as the source for the codes.

The minerals that we consume in the diet, also known as trace elements, are needed in the body in very small amounts and are essential to maintain health. Have not been determined although its functions in the body, but have been described dysfunctions or diseases that can lead to lack.

This is true in the case of selenium, zinc, copper and magnesium to prevent cancer. The vast majority of foods contain all the micronutrients necessary and sufficient. (more…)

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Vitamins and Minerals Against Cancer (II)

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

vitamins and minerals against cancerVitamins as a Shield Anticancer

Unlike carbohydrates, fats and proteins, vitamins are not an energy source, but serve as chemical models for enzymes related to metabolic function, cell production, tissue repair and other vital processes.

Vitamin C, and precursor of vitamin A as beta-carotene, are antioxidants, so they are considered as protectors of the oxidation of cells, and thus of degenerative diseases such as cancer.

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid has been widely documented. Today is known as stress vitamin because of its association with all processes related to metabolic stress. As an antioxidant shield your needs are greater than the rest of the vitamins, which in just a few milligrams fulfill these functions. (more…)

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Recommended Foods for Cancer

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

recommended foods for cancer

The food is fundamental in the treatment of cancer as we have seen, because it can help the patient get better, both physically and emotionally.

It also serves to prevent malnutrition and anorexia caused by the treatment with drugs, but remember that you should always check before the diet that you will take with your doctor. Here are few food consumption especially recommended for cancer patients:

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