Vitamin B6 and Lung Cancer



COMMON VITAMIN SLASHES RATES OF CERTAIN TYPE OF CANCER

There has been much controversy lately over whether or not to supplement with B vitamins.  Do they help with heart disease?  Stroke?  Colon cancer?  The answers are not always clear.  In this particular study, researchers found that rates of lung cancer for those with the highest blood levels of B6 and methionine (a B vitamin found in nuts, seeds, whole grains) had drastically lower rates of lung cancer.  Due to the potential increase in the rates of colon cancer, some are recommending we do not supplement with B vitamins.  This recommendation may come with a cost.  To add some clarity to the argument, here are some things we DO know.  Fortification of processed grains throws additional folic acid into the mix, so, more processed grains = higher levels of folic acid.  Avoid processed grains and this will be less of an issue.  Second, a good quality diet provides a broad source of the related B vitamins to prevent “kinks” in metabolism.  Third, there is NO doubt that genetic uniquenesses play a pretty major role in this process, specifically the MHTFR and MTRR.  Knowing these gives you a much greater ability to decide if supplementation is right for you.  There are companies that can cheaply and easily check this aspect of your genetics.

Read More

James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







Email:



Posted on
Category: Colon / Colorectal Cancer
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”