Studies show that fruits and no starchy vegetables protect
against certain cancers such as those in the stomach and lungs.
Vit A is required for normal vision, for maintaining the integrity and normal functioning of glandular and epithelial tissue, for skeletal growth, for maintenance of immunity, and for protection
against certain cancers such as bronchial cancer.
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Milk thistle has been shown to have protective effects
against certain types of
cancer such as colon
cancer, liver
cancer, bladder
cancer, cervical
cancer, prostate
cancer, lung
cancer, ovarian
cancer, skin
cancer, and breast
cancer.
Other studies have found that
certain fibers can reduce the absorption of carotenoids (an organic pigment that is found in foods
such as carrots and tomatoes which can help protect
against certain cancers)(46).
Cocoa is also one of the richest food sources of flavonoids, antioxidants which play a significant role in the prevention of
certain diseases
such as
cancer and help fight
against premature cell - ageing.
According to studies, diets rich in ascorbic acid
such as the kind found in lemon juice, help protect the stomach
against peptic ulcers and
certain types of
cancer.
In human medicine, our growing knowledge about the role of viruses as a cause of
certain cancers has led to the development of vaccines as preventives,
such as vaccines
against human papillomaviruses, the main cause of cervical
cancer in women.