High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of observational studies from an international team of researchers. Analysis of data from nine studies revealed that, for every 10 nanograms per milliliter increase in levels of vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) the associated risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 15 percent.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Meta-analysis finds Vitamin D linked to colon cancer protection
Posted by Willow at 5:49 pm
Labels: colorectal cancer, meta-analysis, Vitamin D, Vitamin D level
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