Vitamin A and Breast Cancer

This article linked into our title is about a new drug containing Vitamin A that works to cut the risk of breast cancer. However this new medication is best used by pre-menopausal women.

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"They found that the drug Fenretinide reduced second cancers in pre-menopausal women by 38 per cent and halved the risk in those under 40. However, the cancer rate actually increased among post-menopausal women taking the drug, it said. Fenretinide is a synthetic version of Retinol or active vitamin A, which can combat certain types of tumor. "

We have long encouraged the use of supplements and good nutrition for the best overall health benefits and prevention of cancer and many other diseases. Now it appears that main stream medicine is finally catching up with the wave of therapeutic treatment from supplements of Vitamins and minerals. You can find out more great health tips by checking out our website at www.BurtonGoldberg.com and browsing our blog.