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| Vitamins May Fight
Prostate Cancer Laboratory studies show vitamins C and E appear to reduce the risk of male hormones triggering the growth of prostate cancer cells. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin tested two types of prostate cancer cells with a synthetic male hormone, and then exposed the cells to vitamins C and E. The tests show cells treated with high doses of those vitamins had a 57 percent reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity. ROS are particles that cause genetic damage and are believed to play a role in tumor growth and aging. "Understanding how antioxidants act to reduce cancer risk will aid in developing prevention strategies," researchers write in the July 21 issue of Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Scientists say more research is needed to clarify how antioxidants produce this anti-cancer effect. |
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