Multivitamins, Folate, and Green Vegetables Protect against carcinogenic changes in smokers.

In a recent study, published in January 2010, smokers who consumed green leafy vegetables or folate or multivitamins had a significant reduction in the amount of free radical damage to the cells in their lungs. This is important as it suggests that simple dietary changes or taking a multivitamin may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer in individuals who smoke. (read more)