Emerging relationships of vitamins and cancer risks.
Evidence is emerging that at least some vitamins may play a role in reducing cancer risks. Over the past year, the best evidence for such effects has been presented for vitamins A, D and E; less consistent evidence has been presented for vitamin C. Although there are still many inconsistencies in our understanding of the anti-cancer roles and mechanisms of these vitamins, it is possible that they may account for at least some of the apparently cancer-protective effects associated with certain dietary patterns.
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Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
D000818:Animals; D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014815:Vitamins / Q000494:pharmacology*
D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D014815:Vitamins