Random But Useful Nutrition Fact #8

People think that taking a vitamin and mineral supplement will prevent cancer. But that is totally untrue. In fact, The CARET study was a study involving 18,000 predisposed lung cancer patients where half were given a beta carotene supplement. The group given the beta carotene supplement had an increase in lung cancer and an increase in deaths from lung cancer. Cancer cells are cells too, they require vitamins and minerals and even enzymes. Phytochemicals found in fruits and veggies, body pH levels, proper nutrition and chemical free foods are what helps prevent cancer. There is no single supplement you can take to change your entire body physiologically that much, it's the right combo son.