Prevention Column
Richard Béliveau’s prevention columns are published by the Journal de Montreal who has authorized us to make them available on this website.
Antioxidant supplements to avoid during cancer treatment
A recent study reports that supplements containing high amounts of antioxidants like vitamin C promote the formation of blood vessels necessary for tumor progression. Download the column
Vitamin D greatly reduces the recurrence of digestive cancers
Daily vitamin D supplementation is associated with a dramatic reduction in the risk of recurrence of digestive cancers expressing an inactive version of an important tumor suppressor gene. Download the column
Long COVID would be associated with an alteration in energy production by our cells
Many health problems linked to COVID-19 can persist more than two years after infection. Research suggests that this phenomenon is linked to an attack by the virus on the mechanisms involved in energy production by cells. Download the column
Good smells improve memory!
A study reports that people exposed to pleasant smells during their sleep show a dramatic improvement in their verbal memory. Download the column
Whales are well protected against cancer (and that’s good news for research)
According to a recent study, the exceptional longevity (200 years) of the bowhead whale is due to the presence of a very efficient DNA repair mechanism that prevents the development of several diseases, in particular cancer. Download the column