We use our own and third-party cookies to optimize your experience on this site, including to maintain user sessions. Without these cookies our site will not function well. If you continue browsing our site we take that to mean that you understand and accept how we use the cookies. If you wish to decline our cookies we will redirect you to Google.
ACCEPT Reject
Already have an account? Sign in.

 Remember Me | Forgot Your Password?
Home Manage Alerts Archive Archive About Us Register Now   Not a User? Join now

Vitamin D/Calcium Supplements Do Not Prevent Regrowth Of Intestinal Polyps

October 29, 2015: 12:00 AM EST
Vitamin D and calcium supplements do not prevent the regrowth of colorectal polyps, the precursors of cancerous tumors, a large U.S. study has found. The random, controlled study was conducted at 11 hospitals and involved 2,200 adults aged 45-75 who took 1,000 IU of calcium and/or 1,200 mg of vitamin D each day, or a placebo. Each study participant had a history of colorectal polyps without any remaining polyps after colonoscopy. After 3-5 years, researchers found that daily supplementation did not reduce the risk of recurrent colorectal adenomas.
John A. Baron et al., "A Trial of Calcium and Vitamin D for the Prevention of Colorectal Adenomas. ", New England Journal of Medicine, October 29, 2015, © Massachusetts Medical Society
Domains
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Body
Conditions
Food & Nutrition
Digestive
Pills & Supplements
Vitamins
Cancer & Cancer Prevention
Geographies
Worldwide
North America
United States of America
Categories
Research, Studies, Advice
Home | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us Copyright © 2000-2025 Business360 Inc. All Rights Reserved
Developed by Yuri Ingultsov Software Lab.