Natural Minerals and Cancer
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چکیده
Various minerals have been reported which are directly linked to our health and cancer development in body. The immune system (immunoglobulin’s, cell mediated immunity, phagocytosis complement, lysosomes, interferon, metabolic function, hormones, metabolic and respiratory alkalosis) is the natural mechanism which defends against cancer. Minerals like zinc, selenium, magnesium, vanadium, and germanium augment this natural mechanism. In this review various aspects of these mineral are discussed and their relation with cancer.
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