Ten Essential Nutrients for Fighting Cancer
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Nutrient deficiency is becoming more common every year because of our unhealthy lifestyle and bad agricultural practices. The deficiency of nutrients is one of the top reasons why cancer is on the rise. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America and is expected to kill over 500,000 Americans each year. Cancer is a disease of the body and is caused by cells that have abnormalities in their genes. These abnormalities can be caused by radiation, toxins, viruses, bacterias, lack of nutrients and errors in DNA replication. Cancer cells are cells that don’t know when to stop dividing. This uncontrolled growth can harm the body and eventually cause death. Cancer is actually a normal process in the body. There isn’t much we can do to prevent our cells from becoming cancerous. In fact, the average adults produce a few cancer cells in their bodies every week. When cancer cells are detected, it is the job of the immune cells to destroy them before they get out of control. This is why it is crucial to have a healthy immune system.
Ten nutrients for fighting cancer:
- Selenium: One of the best nutrients for fighting cancer because of its strong antioxidant properties. According to researchers, areas of the world with low selenium levels have significantly higher cases of cancer. Nutritionist recommend taking 100 mcg daily.
- Magnesium: Helps support immune health. Nutritionist recommend taking 500 mg daily.
- Vitamin A: Boosts immunity and is a strong antioxidant. Nutritionist recommend taking 10,000 IU daily.
- Vitamin C: A strong antioxidant that inhibits free-radicals. Nutritionist recommend taking 1000 mg daily.
- Vitamin E: Supports the thymus gland which is needed to produce T-cells. It also protects cells from free-radicals. Nutritionist recommend taking 500 IU daily.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Supports the immune system by increasing IgG antibody and natural killer cells (NK cells) activity. Nutritionist recommend taking 300-400 mg daily.
- Zinc: Supports the immune system by increasing T-cells activity. Nutritionist recommend taking 30 mg daily.
- Lycopene: A strong antioxidant that has been known to decrease the size of tumors. Nutritionist recommend taking 100 mg daily.
- Beta Glucans: Enhances immune functions. Nutritionist recommend taking 600 mg twice daily.
- Plant Sterols and Sterolins: Helps increase immune cells activity. Use as directed.
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Thanks for the informative post, Chang. A number of cancer such as cancer of the stomach, lung, breast and colon have also been linked to inflammation. So, it’s also important to reduce and prevent chronic inflammation in one’s body through various measures such as balancing omega 3 and omega 6 fats intake, reducing stress and cutting refined carbohydrates and sugars.
You welcome! Yes, preventing chronic inflammation is also important for reducing the risk of cancer.
It is also good to eat foods that alkalise the body and also raw food as it contains enzymes which will take some stress off your liver.
Yes, food with enzymes is very important for health. Enzymes are also important for purifying the blood and aiding the digestive system.