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Colorectal Cancer
Increased vitamin B consumption reduces women's risk colorectal cancer
June 23rd, 2005
Women with a high dietary intake of vitamin B6 over several years have a decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), researchers report. Indeed, women who consume moderate to large amounts of alcohol in addition to vitamin B6 have more than a 70% reduced risk of developing CRC. "Consuming a diet high in vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in women; more specifically: those who consume alcohol," said Susanna Larsson, MSc, study author with Sweden's Karolinska Institute. "Inadequate vitamin B6 status may lead to the development of cancerous polyps in the colon, so it is important for women to maintain a normal to high intake of vitamin...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-23)
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