Preventing the Dangers of Second-hand Smoke Risk?

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Preventing the Dangers of Second-hand Smoke Risk?

Spending time with a smoker - even sitting by one in a restaurant or

other public place - exposes you to second-hand smoke. Second-hand

smoke is suspected of killing thousands of nonsmokers every year; it

can also cause or worsen respiratory infections, ear infections and

asthma. Other than avoiding smoky places, you can protect yourself

from the effects of second-hand smoke by taking a daily multivitamin

that includes these antioxidants:

Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cell

membranes and helps prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing.

Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that also functions

as a powerful antioxidant.

Selenium. Selenium activates an antioxidant enzyme called glutathione

peroxidase, which helps the body eliminate smoke-associated toxins.

Carotenoids. Beta-carotene, in conjunction with other carotenes, acts

as an antioxidant and immune system booster. Other members of the

antioxidant carotene family include alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin,

lutein and lycopene.

Coenyzme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is essential in cellular energy production

and has antioxidant properties that help protect the body from free

radicals.