Top Vitamins That Help Prevent Cancer

What the experts say is true! What you choose to eat has a direct effect on your health. But can a healthy, nutrient-rich diet prevent cancer? Though there are no sure-fire cures or definitive ways to prevent cancer, adopting a healthy diet can be a very beneficial deterrent. Here are some of the most important cancer-fighting vitamins that you should incorporate into your diet:

Beta carotene: Eating plenty of orange and green vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach and kale, will ensure a healthy proportion of this nutrient in your daily diet. Research shows that beta carotene is beneficial in protecting the lungs specifically, reducing the risk of lung cancer.

Vitamin B6: Your body needs a hearty immune system to properly defend against disease. Eating a good amount of carrots, apples, bananas and leafy greens will help ensure that you're getting enough of this immuno-health booster.

Vitamin C: We all know how important it is to have a morning dose of fresh squeezed orange juice! That’s because it’s packed with Vitamin C, one of the most promising cancer-fighting vitamins researched thus far.

Folic Acid: This nutrient goes by several names and is especially helpful in protecting against cervical cancer. Also known as folate or vitamin B9, folic acid is found in beets, cabbage, dark leafy greens, eggs, citrus fruits, and many types of fish.

Vitamin E: This handy gastrointestinal defender works wonders to help protect against bowel cancer. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant protecting skin cells from damage caused by pollutants. Eggs, wheat germ, liver, unrefined vegetable oils, and dark green vegetables are high in this trusty vitamin.

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