Vitamin intake 'reduces breast cancer risk'

Friday, 11 November 2011 1:48 PM

A new large population-based study, reported in the journal BMC Cancer, has illustrated a clear association between long-term consumption of antioxidants and vitamin supplements with a reduced risk of developing breast cancer.

The Canadian research, carried out over the space of more than 10 years, shows that supplementation of zinc in pre-menopausal women, and supplementation of multi-vitamins, beta- carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc in post-menopausal women lowers the risk of developing breast cancer.

Advanced Nutrition Programme, a leading supplier of nutritional supplements, stock Skin Vitality (£18.65 for 80 tablets), a broad spectrum single tablet supplement which supports healthy skin, hair, nails and contributes to overall well being - it also contains the 10 supplemented vitamins and minerals mentioned in the study.

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