A new study, published June 16 2010 in JAMA, suggests that Lung Cancer occurs only half as frequently in people who have higher blood levels of B6.

The protective effect of Vitamin B6occurred in smokers, as well as those never exposed to smoke.

I have started recommending multivitamin supplements more frequently for my patients, because of recent findings that Vitamin D levels are associated with cardiovascular health and immune function (click here to see my previous post).  This study lends more support for that recommendation.  Listen to your grandma; give your kids their daily vitamins!

–  David Epstein, MD