Vitamin D deficiency can increase cancer risk[ Cache ]
Correcting vitamin D deficiency could significantly lower the risk of several types of cancer, investigators report. Twenty of 30 studies of colon cancer or precancerous colon polyps found a statistically significant benefit of vitamin D. Similar results were observed for 9 of 13 studies concerning breast cancer risk, 13 of 16 studies concerning prostate cancer risk, and 5 of 7 studies concerning ovarian cancer. keywords:
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Dietary Folate May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk[ Cache ]
The results of a study conducted in Sweden indicate that high levels of folate obtained from food sources may protect against ovarian cancer. The benefits were found to be primarily among women who consumed at least two drinks of alcohol per week. keywords:
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