Vitamins are organic substances needed by the body to help improve physical development and maintain physical health. Unfortunately, most of the vitamins cannot be produced by the body, so you are advised to consume foods and drinks that contain vitamins. There are 6 types of vitamins that are needed by the body; vitamins A, D, E, K, B, and C.
Each vitamin has its own role in the body. For example, vitamin C can help accelerate skin regeneration andfight free radicals, while vitamin K helps maintain bone health. Vitamin A is famous for its role in maintaining eye health. But not only that, vitamin A can also support the immune system. In the latest study published in JAMA Dermatology, vitamin A was found to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Squamous cell carcinoma (KSS) is one of the most common types of cancer. SCC usually appears on areas of skin that are exposed to direct sunlight, but SCC can also appear in closed areas that also have squamous cells.
In their study, the researchers found that someone with a high intake of vitamin A had a lower risk of KSS. High intake of Vitamin A and some carotenoids including beta-cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are associated with a lower risk of KSS. These results were obtained after conducting a survey analysis of 75,170 women and 48,400 men with a follow-up period of 26 years.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- Jongwoo, K., Min, P.K., Wen-Qing, L., et al (2019). Association of Vitamin S Intake With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in the United States. JAMA Dermatology, DOI: 10.1001 / hour dermatol.2019.1937.
- Medical News Today - Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk? (2019). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325931.php, 7 August2019.