A report published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition systematically reviews the data examining whether or not a dietary supplement (this time the antioxidants called carotenoids) has the ability to fight a human disease (this time lung cancer).
Not surprisingly, there was no association found between taking supplements and cancer risk.
Why was this study done? Because people who eat foods that are high in carotenoids do seem to be protected against cancer, but no one is sure of the exact reason why. General Mills would love to tell you that they can add carotenoids to your breakfast cereal and help you prevent cancer, but sadly for the food industry this is not true. But you are the winner here, because you can still get these cancer fighting benefits by having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables!
Bon appetit!!
