Vitamin A

Quitting smoking is a brave and healthy decision, but you should know that there are ways to help your body recover from the cell damage that nicotine causes.

There are vitamins that help your lungs heal, after a season as a smoker. They will also help you get over nicotine addiction faster and easier.

The following can be purchased at the pharmacy as supplements or start increasing the intake of foods that contain them.

 

Vitamin A

Vitamin A or beta carotene is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. And in case you have been a smoker, you will need it to avoid infectious diseases at the respiratory level.

You can find it in fruits like mango, grapefruit, watermelon, plums and pumpkin, lettuce, tomato, carrots and broccoli.

 

Vitamin C

Smoking accelerates the oxidation of lung tissue and this is probably the most serious damage caused by cigarettes.

The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine recommends increasing the intake of antioxidants to strengthen the immune system.

Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers and green leafy vegetables.

 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E decreases the risk of lung tumor formation, because it helps strengthen the cells of the body, so they have better connectivity.

Vitamin E can be found as a nutritional supplement or you can increase your consumption of wheat germ, tomatoes, almonds and seeds.

Remember that smoking also increases the risk of heart attack due to the constant elevation of blood pressure, so better consider leaving it and lead a healthier lifestyle.


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