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More vitamin B6 from diet or supplements may reduce the risk of colon cancer by about 20%, according to a new study. The study involved nearly 5,000 people and showed a dose-dependent with more vitamin B6 reduced the risk. Several previous studies have shown that low intake of B vitamins can increase the risk of colon cancer as well as several other diseases.

More vitamin B6 reduces the risk of colon cancer

After correcting for other factors that are important: age, sex, status of folate, genetic factors and the tumor was there, it was concluded that there was a dose-dependent between intake of dietary and total intake of vitamin B6 and reduced risk of colon cancer . The researchers also did a meta-analysis of previously published studies. The results from this supports their results. Read the rest of this entry »

You regularly buy fresh foods, fortified products. But their vitamin content is not guaranteed! Because they are fragile and can disappear during storage, cooking. Some vitamins are extremely fragile. Thus, many foods can lose half of their content between harvest and your plate! The main enemies: light, air and heat.

You definitely buying orange juice, especially to accompany your breakfast. And you say I’m full of vitamin C! Attention this is not necessarily true! Because vitamin C is one of the most fragile. It is thus very sensitive to oxygen.
* A U.S. study moreover showed that orange juice brick can lose 100% of their vitamin C if not eaten quickly enough. The study authors advise to buy orange juice with expiration date is more than three weeks and used within seven days after opening. Read the rest of this entry »