Alpha-Tocopherol

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Vitamin-E: gamma-Tocopherol may have dangerous effect on cells
Researchers at Ohio State University studied how two forms of vitamin E act once they are inside animal cells. In the past couple of decades, a slough of studies has looked at the benefits of vitamin E and other antioxidants. While a considerable amount of this research touts the advantages o... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2006| Raking: 0.625
Vitamin-E may cut the risk of prostate carcinoma
The ATBC ( Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention ) study investigated risk factors and prevention of major chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The study population consisted of 29133 male smokers, aged 50 to 69 years, who participated in a randomize... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.875
Vitamin-E supplements may speed up development of tumor
Alpha-tocopherol ( Vitamin-E ) supplementation produced unexpected adverse effects on the occurrence of second primary cancers and on cancer-free survival in patients with head and neck cancer, treated with radiation therapy. Investigators at the Université Laval and Hotel-Dieu de Quebec's Onc... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.25
Risk of pancreatic cancer linked to insulin levels and resistance
Higher insulin concentrations and insulin resistance are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in men. Based on the findings from several retrospective and prospective observational studies, type 2 diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance are fairly consistent, albeit somewha... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.1