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Vitamin D may decrease colon cancer risk
9 February 2011
High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new French analysis.
19 July 2009
Long-term regular consumption of a multivitamin may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease according to a study from the US.
The researchers analyzed the 10-year use of multivitamins, vitamin C and vitamin E supplements on five-year total mortality, and death from cancer or cardiovascular disease (CVD). Data from 77,719 U.S. residents aged between 50 and 76 was obtained by a self-administered questionnaire (1). The data showed that the use of multivitamins and vitamin E were associated with 16 and 28% decreased risk of death from CVD. Multivitamins and vitamin E use were not associated with cancer mortality.
The study contradicts conclusions from a controversial meta-analysis published in 2007, which reported that supplements of vitamins A and E and beta-carotene may increase mortality risk by up to 16% (2). On the other hand, vitamin C did not have an effect on mortality.
9 February 2011
High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new French analysis.
1 January 2015
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in supporting the structural and functional development of the human brain from conception, throughout early infancy, and extending into later life.
22 February 2016
In the USA, 50% of people aged 70 years or older did not consume the EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) for vitamins D, E and K, and 35 to 40% for vitamins C and A. Whilst for the B vitamins, the percentage of older people failing to meet the EAR was between 1 and 30%.