Christchurch researchers have come up with another good reason to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables – they help fight cancer.

Otago University, Christchurch, research published in the international journal, Cancer Research, shows vitamin C can help prevent cancer and curb the growth of cancer cells.

Study leader Associate Professor Margreet Vissers said the research was the first real evidence of a connection between vitamin C and tumour growth, which had been debated for years.

People with cancer used more vitamin C than usual, so their levels tended to be lower.

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