The study focused on how different diets affect the risk of colon cancer in humans. The study found diets high in fat and meat increase the risk for colon cancer. Conversely, diets high in fiber and nutrients from fruit and vegetables decrease the risk of colon cancer. Dr. Ghadirian, from the Epidemiologic Research Unit at the University of Montreal, added his study supported those previous findings. The study suggested much of Vitamin E's protective role comes from its antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants are compounds that protect the body from the formation of oxygen free-radicals.
Those are unstable oxygen molecules that can line the interior of blood vessels and restrict blood flow. Formation of free radicals can lead to a number of diseases. Vitamin E has been the subject of other recent health studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, that found that Vitamin E may help prevent heart disease, many forms of cancer, kidney disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, can fight Alzheimer's disease and strengthens immune systems in the elderly. The richest food sources of Vitamin E are vegetable oils, margarine, wheat germ, most nuts and most vegetables, especially the green, leafy kind. Numerous experts agree the Recommended Daily Allowance of 15 IU for men and 12 IU for women is not enough for long-term health benefits and recommend taking a daily supplement.