Diet plays an important part in cancer risk
Appropriate levels of B-vitamins are vital for the cell to make and maintain DNA and disruption of these
processes has been suspected of playing a role in cancer. Foods containing high levels of B-vitamins and
related compounds may therefore be important in reducing risk. Compounds that interact closely with Bvitamins
include methionine, an essential amino acid, and homocysteine. Vitamin B9 (or folate) can be
found in fruits and green leafy vegetables; vitamin B6 is common in fish, meat, potatoes and whole grains;
and methionine is present in various seeds, nuts, cereals, fish and meats