Sometimes too much of a good thing is bad -- and that seems to be the case when it comes to dietary supplements and the risk of lung cancer.
While higher blood levels of carotenoids such as beta-carotene, and retinol have been associated with a lower risk of developing lung cancer, getting these nutrients through dietary supplements may do the opposite.
A recent study found that individuals who took individual supplements of beta-carotene, retinol, and lutein, had a significantly elevated risk of developing lung cancer. This isn’t the first time that beta-carotene supplements were linked with more lung cancer, nor the only supplements that have been studied. Last year a study showed an increase in lung cancer with vitamin E supplements.
So why should getting these nutrients through diet help prevent lung cancer and consuming them through supplements increase the risk? The researchers in this study speculated that too much of a good thing may have an opposite effect -- perhaps a high dose of one nutrient interferes with the absorption of another -- but we don’t really know.
Wouldn’t it be easier if we could just take a pill? I guess my mom was right ages ago, when she interrupted our Saturday morning cartoons to make us eat a good breakfast. Our pleas for the magic food tablets equivalent to a meal (that one of our favorite characters was handed by his mom), didn’t cut it for her. Decades later, it seems she is still right. We simply don’t have a substitute for eating a healthy diet, and moderation still reigns. Too much of a good thing can be bad.
Oh – Since I prefer the glass-half-full approach, a few good dietary sources of these nutrients are:
- beta-carotene – carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and kale
- retinol – low-fat dairy products
- lutein – spinach, kale, and winter squash
Sources:
Albaines, D. et al. Alpha-Tocopheral and beta-carotene supplements and lung cancer incidence in the alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene cancer prevention study: effects of baseline characteristics and study compliance. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 1996. 88(21):1560-70.
Satia, J. et al. Long-term Use of B-Carotene, Retinol, Lycopene, and Lutein Supplements and Lung Cancer Risk: Results From the VITamins And Lifestyle (VITAL) Study. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2009. 164(7):815-828.
Yuan, J. et al. Prediagnostic levels of serum beta-cryptoxanthin and retinol predict smoking-related lung cancer risk in Shanghai, China. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 2001. 10(7):767-73.
Finally…Equipage
I visited the Hermes retailer in look for of a 100ml bottle of Equipage and identified it. the doorman was gracious to open up the door for me and the son and greet us good afternoon. On getting into and staring around hunting for the fragrances a youthful sales gal with glasses arrived in excess of and asked how she could aid. I identified my ‘hermes birkin sizes‘ and indicated I would keep on to search around. The product sales gal hovered close by and when I looked at the enamel bracelets she arrived more than and discussed the process of how they are made.
The sales dude downstairs greeted us as we looked at ties and footwear. I was dressed easily – plaid shorts and RL polo but felt I was taken care of as a consumer should be.
It’s Hermes. Of training course the products are attractive.
As I ogled an unbelievably lovely hand-stitched crocodile hoodie, an exceptionally pleasant salesman walked by and respectfully explained “There are only a few of them in the United States. Go ahead and attempt it on.” I responded “Oh, no way, I cannot.” He warmly repeated himself, “Go ahead and consider it on, be sure to.” I swiftly taken out myself from the situation, hoping to manage myself, being aware of how amazingly simple it would have been to hurdle throughout the close by glass ledge, knock above the Safety Guard and lightning-bolt out the entrance door, scale the aspect of the building, and lizard-leap from building-leading to creating-leading till I attain the predictable protection of my individual acquainted apartment, exactly where I could thereafter continue to be peacefully rocking back again-and-forth in a dark corner grappling My Precious. To estimate Jerri Blank (Strangers with Candy), “Alter. Can we change?”
What is great about Hermes is the consumer service. Quite quite well-informed SAs and you they can refurb nearly anything!
I get annoyed when individuals arrive into the shop just to request for a Birkin. There are so several other lovely bags (not to mention prepared-to-dress in and equipment).
Only grievance is the return coverage. You far better get home rapid with your scarf to make it matches the outfit you had in brain and much better get back again to the shop ASAP if it does not!
General, you get what you shell out for and I would suggest a visit to this store even though in NYC.
The 5 stars are for the merchandise.
As for the product sales assist, when I went into the Boston retailer with an acquaintance, the SA’s stopped chatting among on their own as we walked in and stood at consideration. We ended up welcomed and handled most graciously.
I firmly feel that you get from other people the very same frame of mind you set out, as in every region of life. I locate it exciting that folks can come to the very same shop or cafe and 1 will praise it to the skies while the other people are disgusted and unfavorable. This is certainly the purpose why.
If you go in experience frightened and really feel like you may well not belong there, the people will pick up on it.
If you don’t feel you deserve good support, you won’t get it.
If you are arrogant and defensive, they will reflect that. If you are hostile and unfriendly, ditto. And so forth.
By default, you get the best chance for very good service if you walk in putting on Hermes in some form, the more visible the better-e.g. a Kelly or Birkin bag and/or scarf. (but beware-do not use fakes!!!!!) And dress genuinely nicely. No prole caps or jogging shoes or jeans-unless you dress in them with large diamonds.
You should also bear in mind that Hermes has to bargain with a large tourist crowd who-as numerous individuals are these times, regrettably-often lack fundamental manners. And hordes of girls demanding Birkins…who are not capable to get them anyway but just want to touch 1. Sigh.
I recently read a correct tale of a girl who brought her Birkin into Hermes and rested it atop a counter to search at something nearby. An additional buyer came above and asked her if it was genuine. She mentioned sure. And this girl then picked up the purse and exclaimed “but it’s so weighty!”
The bag’s owner stated: “that’s due to the fact it has all my issues in it.”
The woman then proceeded to Empty OUT THE OWNER’S BAG!!!!!!! onto the counter, to the amazement of the SA close by.
Shocked, the operator stopped the girl and instructed her the bag was not for sale and that it was hers.
btw, it actually is accurate that you can buy a Birkin (or Kelly) in the store-there is no waiting around list except you want to order a special skin. You just have to invest a significant amount in the keep and then inquire if they have a Birkin to match your hermes purse what ever (s). The author of “Getting House The Birkin” is completely proper about this.
Yes it’s outrageous, but as often, cash talks.