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Alcohol Use
Alcoholics show decreased vitamin A levels
October 25th, 2005
Alcoholics show decreased vitamin A levels and are susceptible to increased alcohol-related carcinogenesis. "Chronic and excessive alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of a variety of cancers (e.g., oral cavity, larynx, esophagus, liver, lung, colorectal, and breast). Retinoids (vitamin A and its derivatives) are known to exert profound effects on cellular growth, cellular differentiation, and apoptosis, thereby controlling carcinogenesis," scientists in the United States reported. "Lower hepatic vitamin A levels have been well documented in alcoholics. Substantial research has been done, investigating the mechanisms by which excessive...
Source: cancer weekly (2005-10-25)
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