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Smokers and Vitamin E

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Introduction

In an earlier article, I explained the role

vitamins and minerals play in the smoking

cessation process. In this article, I want to

explain the role vitamin E, plays in the quit

smoking process. Enjoy it!
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What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin that functions

primarily as an antioxidant. It is stored in the liver

and fat deposits in the body. Vitamin Eis found

naturally in some foods, added to others, andavailable as a dietary supplement.

According to Vaughns Summaries, taking

Vitamin E supplements might not be necessary toattain high Vitamin E levels in the bloodstream,

since the nutrient can be gotten through food.
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Sources of Vitamin E

Many natural foods contain Vitamin E but cookingor preservation of foods leads to the loss of thisvital Vitamin. So, the best way to get the fullhealth benefits of this health-promoting element

is to eat foods rich in Vitamin E and other usefulnutrients as fresh as possible. From allindications, the leadingsource of Vitamin E isbreakfast cereal, followed by vegetables and nuts,

and then vegetable oils, pie and chips, fish, andthen fruit. Rich sources of Vitamin E includebutare not limited tothe following:


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Sources of Vitamin E(2)

Wheat germ

Vegetable oils

Mustard Greens

Nuts

Corn

Seeds (like sunflower seeds)

Kale and Collard Greens

Green leafy vegetables (like broccoli and spinach)

Tomatoes and Almonds


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General Benefits of Vitamin E to the Human Body

Vitamin E assists the body to build red blood

corpuscles and strengthens the immune system

to battle and fend off germs and viruses.

Even though research has not confirmed that

vitamin E supplements actually help to prevent

symptoms of aging, cancer and heart disease,

researchers believe that Vitamin E helps toprotect us from aging, heart disease and cancer


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General Benefits of Vitamin E to the Human Body(2)

In fact, studies suggest that taking too muchvitamin E may be hazardous to our overallhealth. It is therefore best to obtain your

vitamin E by consuming a well-rounded andbalanced diet.

Vitamin E also boosts the bodys defenseagainst the free radical harm to the lungswhen we inhale cigarette smoke and pollutedair. Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant.


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How Does Vitamin E Help Quit

Smoking?

Cigarette smoke is a blend of over 4,000

chemical substances; some of which are toxic

and cancer-causing. These poisonous

elements place practically every internal organ

at risk each time we smoke. They include

chemicals like: carbon monoxide, benzene,

arsenic and other poisonous elements.


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How Does Vitamin E Help Quit

Smoking?(2)

Cigarette smoke creates loads of free radicals

that can damage our cells and deplete

essential vitamins and minerals in our bodies.

Smokers lose Vitamin E from tissues in the

body while the regenerative effect ofvitamin

C on vitamin E suffers when cigarette smoke

comes into contact with the body.
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Between Cigarette Smoking, Free Radicals and

Antioxidants

Cigarette smoking boosts the production offree radicals which can wreck havoc onhealthy tissues and even genetic material.

Free radicals are atoms or moleculesmanufactured by the body to support themetabolic processes, like digestion and theconversion of food into usable energy. Even

though valuable for natural procedures, aprofusion of free radicals in the blood streamcan cause health problems.


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Between Cigarette Smoking, Free Radicals and

Antioxidants(2)

The bodys defense system uses antioxidants tocombat the damage caused by free radicals.Research has indicated upwards of 4,000

antioxidants; some of which the human bodyproduces naturally, while others originate fromthe foods and beverages we consume.

Vitamin C and vitamin E are powerful

antioxidants that help battle irritation andpoisons in the body. They are vital to a strong andhealthy immune system.
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What Causes Oxidative Stress or

Damage?

Oxidative stress or damage arises when the body

has too many free radicals and not enough

antioxidants. It is said to play a part in the

development of a host of illnesses, includingheart disease and the dreaded C (cancer).

Whichever way you look at it, breathing in

cigarette smoke, either firsthand through a litcigarette or secondhand from smoke moving

about in the air is hazardous to human health.
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Damage?(2)

Even though scientists are still researching themake-up of cigarette smoke, its been proven thatsmoking leads to vitamin depletion, a situationwhich reduces our bodys capacity to deal with

the toxins in cigarette smoke. This may expose usto the illnesses that arise as a result of tobaccouse. New studies at the Linus Pauling Institute atOregon State University (OSU) confirm this. The

studies stated as a matter-of-fact that Vitamin Edepletion through cigarette smoking leads tohuge health risks.
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Damage?(3)

The studies further revealed that Vitamin Eevaporates more rapidly in smokers than in non-smokers. This may help clarify how smoking can

cause cancer and how the loss of defensiveantioxidant vitamins (like Vitamins C and E) canhasten the process.

The research, made available in the American

Journal of Clinical Nutrition, also showed howinadequate Vitamin C levels can cause fasterdepletion of Vitamin E.


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Damage?(4)

The researchers indicated that even thoughplants can generate more vitamin E to protectthemselves when under a lot of stress, human

beings do not have the capability to do so.They therefore get the nutrient from theirfood or diet. While trying to get the nutrientfrom food, if the body comes into constant

contact with cigarette smoke, it places it (thebody) in a state of constant oxidative stress; asituation which can lead to a host of diseases.


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Damage?(5)

For effective protection, the OSU researchers

say vitamin E must be in the bloodstream

before free radical damage comes about.

Endeavour to always eat a diet with the rightVitamin E quantity because this Vitamin

cannot be consumed later and expected to fix

all the harm.


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Vitamin E Reduces the Risk of

Prostrate Cancer

Another study, published in the February 15,2006 issue of the Journal of the National CancerInstitute found that vitamin E brought down the

risk of contracting prostate cancer among menwho smoke cigarettesbut didnt influence risksamongst non-smokers. On the whole,investigations on vitamin E and prostate cancer

have recorded varied results. More research isnecessary to ascertain if vitamin E assists menwho already have prostate cancer.
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Vitamin E Prevents Heart Attacks and

Lung Cancer

As an antioxidant, Vitamin E is said to preventheart attacks. Cigarette smoking places the heartunder massive stress but Vitamin E can preventthe heart from a total knock down. This is

especially important to smokers as Vitamin Eprotects their heart from shutting down. Asidefrom preventing heart attacks, Vitamin Esantioxidant properties can also assist to reduce

harm to the respiratory system by keeping yourarteries and lungs clear. It also helps to preventlung cancer.


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Vitamin E Reduces Smoking-Related

Tumours

Amongst several other functions, Vitamin E helps

cells of the body communicate effectively with

each other: thereby reducing the risk of smoking-

related lung tumors. In a study published 2008 inBiomed Central Cancer, mice that were placed on

vitamin E supplements manifested a significantly

reduced occurrence of lung tumors. Furthermore,

fewer cell fatalities and chromosome damage was

seen in their lung tissue.


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Conclusion

All in all, Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidantthat you need in your stop smoking journey.And since its been established that smokers

have poor levels of vitamin E in theirbloodstream than non-smokers, its vital toinclude this vitamin to your diet as you try tokick the smoking habit. It will not only boost

the strength of your respiratory system, it willalso assist you battle free radicals that invadeyour system as a result of cigarette smoking.


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