Does Vitamin D reduces colon cancer risk?

A new study has compared 1,953 colorectal cancer patients wtih 4,154 non-cancer patients for dietary histories, focused on vitamin D intake. The highest vitamin D intake was associated with a 30% lower risk of colon cancer, esp. in women. This vitamin is still the nutrient of the decade, with mostly good news about its benefits. Source: Lipworth L, Bender TJ, Rossi M, Bosetti C, Negri E, Talamini R, et al. Dietary vitamin D intake and cancers of the colon and rectum: A case-control study in Italy. Nutrition and Cancer. 2009;60:70-75.

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    [...] Holistic Medicine Tips – Does Vitamin D reduce Colon Cancer Risk? A new study has compared 1953 colorectal cancer patients wtih 4154 non-cancer patients for dietary histories, focused on vitamin D intake. The highest vitamin D intake was associated with a 30% lower risk of colon cancer, esp. in women. [...]

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