Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from a genome-wide interaction analysis using data from 51 studies shows that an inverse association was noted between dietary folate, total folate, and folic acid supplementation and colorectal cancer. (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the large-scale case-control study show that the sum of PL and PLP were significantly associated with the risk of CRC. Comparing the highest with the lowest quartile, the adjusted ORs (95% CI) were 0.26 (0.20-0.33, Ptrend < 0.001) for serum PLP and 0.51 (0.40-0.66, Ptrend < 0.001) for PL plus PLP. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated the anti-cancer properties of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) treatment on cell viability, cell cycle, and the metastatic potential of HT-29 cells. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated how a non-toxic intervention of a fasting- mimicking diet (FMD) in combination with Vitamin C can potentially affect colorectal and other KRAS- mutant cancers. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curing meats is used for preservation but usually uses nitrates which are chemicals that have a cancer risk. In an animal study those supplemented with calcium had 67% lower levels of a material linked to cell damage and 52% less of precancerous lessions. Vitamin E had 48% lower levels of precancerous lesions. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Dietary folate, equal to or less than 343mcg per day, along with dietary and supplemental intakes of vitamin B6 and riboflavin, were associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Each 50mg/day in magnesium intake reduced the risk of colorectal cancer by 5%. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Those with the highest levels of calcium and vitamin D each had a 36% reduced risk of colon cancer. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 2818 participants, research showed that polyps were reduced by 24%, 26%, and 40% thru the use of cooked vegetables, dried fruit, and brown rice, respectively. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Men with the highest 20% intake of magnesium have a 35% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to men with the lowest 20%. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. People in the highest fifth of vitamin D levels had a 40% lower risk of colorectal cancer than those in the lowest fifth. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vitamin D helps maintain colon health, by helping prevent cancerous cell division and promoting natural cell death. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest B6 blood levels had a 51% reduced colorectal cancer risk, compared to those with the lowest B6 levels. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with the highest combined calcium intake from both supplements and food had a 21% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with the lowest calcium intake. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. In a study of colon cancer patients, researchers found that those who adopted a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and poultry had significantly fewer recurrences of the cancer and a significant reduction in death. (more…)
