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Research on Vitamins and Minerals
Sometimes it seems vitamins and minerals are touted as having the ability to prevent and battle virtually any disease, including colon cancer. However, vitamins and minerals are much more complicated. As these studies show, vitamins and minerals can be good for you, but don't always interact with your body in predictable ways.
Calcium Combo Decreases Risk of Polyps
If you keep up with colon cancer news, you've probably heard a lot about calcium and vitamin D with respect to colorectal cancer. There's been a lot of research and a lot of disagreement, which of course, has led to more research. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology put a new spin on it, adding retinol to the mix.
If you keep up with colon cancer news, you've probably heard a lot about calcium and vitamin D with respect to colorectal cancer. There's been a lot of research and a lot of disagreement, which of course, has led to more research. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology put a new spin on it, adding retinol to the mix.
Certain Flavonoids Decrease Colorectal Cancer Risk
There are many different types of flavonoids, but research published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention pinpointed certain ones that may help prevent colorectal cancer. The winners: quercetin, epicatechin, and catechin flavonoids.
There are many different types of flavonoids, but research published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention pinpointed certain ones that may help prevent colorectal cancer. The winners: quercetin, epicatechin, and catechin flavonoids.
Dietary Carotenoids Don't Impact Colorectal Cancer Risk
Some studies have indicated that dietary carotenoids (such as lycopene and beta-carotene) may impact colorectal cancer risk. Research published this week concluded that carotenoids don't play a major role in the development of either colon or rectal cancer.
Some studies have indicated that dietary carotenoids (such as lycopene and beta-carotene) may impact colorectal cancer risk. Research published this week concluded that carotenoids don't play a major role in the development of either colon or rectal cancer.
Folate's Role in Rectal Cancer Prevention
Research published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control found that consuming at least 475 mcg (micrograms) of folate each day reduced rectal cancer risk.
Research published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control found that consuming at least 475 mcg (micrograms) of folate each day reduced rectal cancer risk.
Have You Had Your Vitamin B6 Today?
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that women who had the highest levels of Vitamin B6 in their blood were much less likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who had the lowest levels of Vitamin B6 in their blood.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that women who had the highest levels of Vitamin B6 in their blood were much less likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who had the lowest levels of Vitamin B6 in their blood.
Omega-3’s for Colorectal Cancer Prevention?
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers determined that omega 3 fatty acids did show a benefit, but only under certain circumstances.
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention explored whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers determined that omega 3 fatty acids did show a benefit, but only under certain circumstances.
Preventing Polyps with Calcium
Research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that people who supplemented their diet with 1,200 mg of elemental calcium each day for four years had fewer recurring polyps than people who consumed a placebo. Interestingly, the effect lasted up to five years after they stopped taking the calcium.
Research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that people who supplemented their diet with 1,200 mg of elemental calcium each day for four years had fewer recurring polyps than people who consumed a placebo. Interestingly, the effect lasted up to five years after they stopped taking the calcium.
Study Says Calcium Supplements Don't Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Research published in the journal Evidence-Based Nursing determined that calcium supplements didn't reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. It may be tempting to view the study as an excuse to toss those huge white pills, but I'd recommend taking a closer look at the study before cleaning out your cupboard.
Research published in the journal Evidence-Based Nursing determined that calcium supplements didn't reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. It may be tempting to view the study as an excuse to toss those huge white pills, but I'd recommend taking a closer look at the study before cleaning out your cupboard.
Vitamins Aren't Always Good for You
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.