Research Update: Selenium linked to lower skin cancer risk

There are several types of skin cancer, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common, although melanoma is the most dangerous.

It’s estimated that more than one million new cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In fact, the number of new cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer appears to be increasing every year while the number of new cases of melanoma has stayed about the same since the 1990s.

Now, scientists have found that selenium may play a role in protecting the skin against the development of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Read on to find out more about this intriguing study. It’s especially interesting this time of year as we all prepare for spending time in the summer sun.

Another study, completed at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, gives further credence to the heart-protective powers of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Check out my second report for more information.

Finally, researchers from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center report that higher levels of folate may help cut the risk of developing asthma. The scientists studied the medical records of more than 8,000 people before reaching their conclusion. See my final report below.

Selenium linked to lower skin cancer risk
Higher blood levels of selenium may reduce the incidence of skin cancer by about 60%, according to an eight-year community-based follow-up study.
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Lower inflammation levels seen with omega-3 consumption
Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are associated with lower levels of a marker of inflammation linked to heart disease, says a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Folic acid may ease symptoms of asthma
New research suggests that higher levels of folate may reduce the risk of having asthma by 16%.
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[William Thompson]

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[Ben]

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[glendora dermatology]

Thank you for bringing up this,its a good subject to explore we really have to do something to prevent this kind of cancer.

sphin