Cancer: 6 Supplements You May Take Regularly To Prevent It

According to an article written by MedicalNewsToday, there are some supplements that may limit your risk of developing cancer. These supplements can be rich in vitamins and minerals. This article will look at 6 supplements you may take regularly, to prevent cancer. They include the following:

1. Omega-3 fatty acids supplements

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to prevent certain types of cancer. According to a research, omega-3 fatty acids contains anti-inflammatory properties, which may reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. You can find omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements like cod liver oil, fish oil and algal oil.

2. Green tea supplements

Green tea contains a compound called polyphenol, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Supplements that have extracts from green tea has a compound called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which may help to prevent cancer.

3. Garlic supplements

Supplements that contains extract from garlic may help to prevent the growth of some types of cancer.

4. Turmeric supplements

Supplements made from turmeric may slow down the rate at which tumor grows, and also kill cancer cells. Turmeric has a compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

5. Vitamin D

According to a research, vitamin D may prevent the growth of cancer in the body. Vitamin D can be gotten from different types of food, and also from supplements.

6. Antioxidants

Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals, which may cause oxidative stress and damage the cells in the body. Oxidative stress can cause cancer, but taking antioxidants may prevent it. Antioxidants supplements are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene and lycopene.

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