Risk For Certain Colon Cancers Lowered With Proper Levels Of Calcium Intake
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that among people with low-calcium diets, a small increase in the mineral appears to lower the risk of certain types of colon cancer by about 50%. The diet and colon cancer history of 135,000 men and women were evaluated and the findings showed that those who consumed 700 to 800 milligrams of calcium daily significantly reduced their risk of left-side colon cancer by 40 to 50 percent. Monika Kraus, an oncology dietician at the Washington Hospital Center said the study is important because it suggests that adequate calcium in the diet has a benefit beyond building bones.
Source: www.intelihealth.com, March 21, 2002.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that among people with low-calcium diets, a small increase in the mineral appears to lower the risk of certain types of colon cancer by about 50%. The diet and colon cancer history of 135,000 men and women were evaluated and the findings showed that those who consumed 700 to 800 milligrams of calcium daily significantly reduced their risk of left-side colon cancer by 40 to 50 percent. Monika Kraus, an oncology dietician at the Washington Hospital Center said the study is important because it suggests that adequate calcium in the diet has a benefit beyond building bones.
Source: www.intelihealth.com, March 21, 2002.