Smoking and Vitamin Depletion

Smoking creates an abundance of free radicals in the body,  unstable molecules that are associated with cell and DNA damage.  Antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E help offset that damage, but smoking depletes these helpers, a double whammy for smokers.

Smoking and Vitamin Depletion

Free radical damage creates an environment in the body that may lead to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

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