Supplements

Vitamin C is probably the most well known vitamin. Everyone knows that it helps our body fight off bacteria in our immune system. There is new research that shows Vitamin C may play a role in preventing cancer.

There are several foods rich in Vitamin C; they are:

-cabbage

-cauliflower

-guava

-kiwi

-papaya

-strawberries

Certain people need to get more Vitamin C than others.

People who are older need to take more because it is harder for them. A person who smokes needs extra Vitamin C as smoking will diminish Vitamin C from their body. Some one who is going to have surgery should take a supplement or eat more Vitamin C to help them recover better.

How can Vitamin C help to prevent cancer?

The free radical cells are neutralized by Vitamin C and it will help to lessen the chance of cancer cell development. People that get a regular amount of Vitamin C in their diet have been shown to be less at risk to get cancer.