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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%.
18 February 2015
According to a new review a vitamin C supplementation before, during and after operation may reduce the risk of developing a complex regional pain syndrome.
The systematic review included data of 13 studies investigating a potential effect of vitamin C supplementation before, during and after operation (perioperative) on postoperative pain and the development of complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I) in patients undergoing surgical procedures (1). The data analysis showed that there is moderate level evidence supporting the use of a 2 g preoperative dose of vitamin C as an adjunct for reducing postoperative morphine consumption, and a high level evidence supporting perioperative vitamin C supplementation of 1 g per day for 50 days for CRPS I prevention after extremity surgery.
The scientists noted that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends the use of vitamin C to prevent complex regional pain syndrome for patients with distal radius fractures (2). Postoperative pain can contribute to increased risk for complications and lengthened hospital stays. Additional studies are necessary to increase the level of evidence to determine the overall effectiveness and optimum dosage of vitamin C.
21 May 2009
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from diet and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50%.
16 October 2013
According to a new Canadian study, increased vitamin K1 blood concentrations seem to be linked to better verbal episodic memory performances in seniors.
4 August 2010
Stroke patients who take vitamin B supplements to lower their homocysteine levels may not be protected from second strokes or heart attacks, a new Australian study suggests.