Endocrinologist and nutritionist Anton Polyakov recommended not to take B vitamins on your own.
Doctor Polyakov said in an interview that taking certain dietary supplements can provoke the development of cancer. Speaking to Vechernyaya Moskva, he noted that thoughtlessly taking supplements high in B vitamins increases the risk of developing cancer. Polyakov clarified that, as a rule, the use of an uncontrolled amount of cheap vitamins has a carcinogenic effect. Such drugs can disrupt the methylation cycle (DNA synthesis)
“B vitamins are involved in the process of DNA synthesis, but there is a part of genetic breakdowns when these vitamins are poorly absorbed and begin to pass through alternative biochemical pathways. This triggers failures in the DNA assembly process and provokes the occurrence of mutations, including oncological ones,” said doctor Polyakov.
At the same time, despite this risk, the intake of vitamins, on behalf of the physician, cannot be considered a factor that is among the key causes of cancer. It is not even among the top ten causes that provoke the appearance of malignant tumors, the expert said.
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Speaking of drugs prescribed by doctors, Polyakov said that among them there are also drugs that can cause cancer.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Anton Polyakov healthy lifestyle dietitian, endocrinologist