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Colorectal Cancer
Calcium may protect women from colorectal cancer
February 24th, 2005
Calcium is linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer in women. A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study found that women consuming more than 800 milligrams of calcium each day reduced their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 26 to 46%. A 26% reduction in risk of colorectal cancer occurred regardless of whether the calcium intake was from diet or supplement. Among women who consumed high levels of calcium from diet and supplements, the risk reduction almost double than that observed for calcium from either source by itself. The results of the study appear in this month's Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-24)
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