The German Health Center said that lung cancer can be prevented by following some important measures – most notably quitting smoking – given that smoking represents the main cause of this disease, in addition to air pollution and exposure to toxic substances such as asbestos, arsenic compounds, and radon.
The center added that one should also follow a healthy diet based on foods rich in dietary fiber, vegetables and fruits, as well as foods containing isoflavones, which belong to the group of flavonoids that have an antioxidant effect.
Isoflavones are a type of phytochemical compound that is found naturally in some types of legumes, such as soybeans, red clover, chickpeas, and peanuts.
Isoflavones have antioxidant properties, which means they can help protect cells from damage, and some studies have shown that isoflavones may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Food sources of isoflavones are soybeans, peas, chickpeas and beans.
Foods rich in sugar should also be reduced, because they increase the risk of lung cancer.
It is noteworthy that the symptoms of lung cancer include severe coughing, bloody mucus, chest pain, and shortness of breath, in addition to general symptoms, such as severe fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and a decline in the ability to exert effort.
2024-02-08 13:48:36
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