Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Vitamin D, E and Disease Prevention

Vitamin D and Disease Prevention

Helps treat hypoglycemia and certain types of bone disease.

Is an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.

Offers a potential endocrine therapy for breast cancer.

Reduces the rate of colon cancer.

Vitamin E and Disease Prevention

Prevents cardiovascular ailments, including blood clots.

Guards lungs against air pollutants such as ozone, nitrous oxide, and cigarette smoke.

Prevents the breakdown of the immune system in older people, decreasing the likelihood of infectious disease and tumors.

Reduces the risk of cataracts, cardiovascular disease, and other problems associated with aging.

Helps prevent epileptic seizures.

Reduces the risk of cancer.

Reduces the risk of heart disease, especially ischemic heart disease (IHD).

May slow down Alzheimer's disease.

Prevents the formation of free radicals during the final phase of bypass surgery.

Relieves joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.