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Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk
21 May 2009
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from diet and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50%.
06 July 2012
Regular intake of selenium supplements seems to decrease risk of mortality in women with breast cancer, suggests a new Swedish study.
In this observational study, researchers surveyed the dietary intake of selenium in 3,146 women with invasive breast cancer and measured cases of breast cancer-related death over 12 years (1). The study results showed that women with the lowest intake of selenium were 31 percent more likely to die from breast cancer, compared to those with the highest intake. The association between dietary selenium intake and breast cancer -related death seemed strongest when taking smoking into account: of the group with the lowest intake of selenium, smokers were 66 more likely to die compared to non-smokers.
The researchers concluded that women who take selenium before being diagnosed with breast cancer may improve their chances of breast cancer–specific survival as well as improving their overall life expectancy. Selenium is known to be a cofactor in the production of antioxidant enzymes that may play a role in cancer survival.
An estimated 210,000 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, according to the National Cancer Institute. The disease alone, as well as complications which arise during treatment, are expected to kill about 40,000 of those women. Breast cancer is preventable in many cases. A healthy lifestyle, including following a healthy diet, can help reduce the risk of cancer, the scientists noted.
21 May 2009
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from diet and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50%.
24 February 2012
The inclusion of fish oil supplementation into strength training may cause greater improvements in muscle strength and functional capacity, suggests a new Brazilian study.
15 March 2012
High levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the bloodstream have been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.