How do lutein and zeaxanthin affect ****** cancer?
Friday, March 27th, 2009 at
2:14 pm
Ask&Answer2009 asked:
I’m reading conflicting things on this. Some say it helps ****** cancer, some say it hurts.
I know all say its good for eyes.
I’m looking for info on ****** cancer and pls post websites- thanks
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Filed under: Alternative Medicine
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Lung Cancer
Risk from all forms of cancer seem to be reduced by eating a healthy diet, which inclues a wide range of carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin. I have read that tofu eaten during adolescence may protect against ****** cancer in middle age. The older you get, though, your genetics catch up with you, and for some people, diet is not absolutely protective, though it may postpone cancer until you are older.
So, eat your spinach. I do!
Lung Cancer
Apparently they have a small protective effect.
Try searching google scholar for yourself.
Here’s one reference I found …