According to research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties could play a role in reducing inflammation in the colon and possibly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. 30 individuals were assigned to take a supplement containing 2 grams of Ginger root extract or a placebo daily. The study lasted 28…
According to a study recently published in the magazine Gastroenterology, increased Vitamin D intake and colon cancer screenings could help prevent the development of colon cancer or precancerous colon polyps in adults under the age of 50. Data from over 116,000 female nurses between the ages of 25 and 42 years of age was analyzed. …
A new meta-analysis of 14 Randomized controlled trials shows probiotic supplementation with Bifidobacterium lactis, a specific strain of friendly bacteria, may help individuals with constipation by improving stool consistency and transit time. Functional constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) affects approximately 14% of the population. Besides the affect on the patients quality of life (both…
A new meta-analysis and systematic review found a Vitamin E deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers looked at 11 studies published between 1950 and 2016. Over 520 colorectal cancer patients and almost 6,000 healthy controls participated in these various studies that looked at the link between serum Vitamin E…
A new study backed by Nestle` shows a specific strain of a probiotic, Bifidobacterium longum, helped relieve symptoms of depression as well as alleviating gastrointestinal upsets. Over 40 adults who had experienced Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in addition to mild to moderate amounts of depression or anxiety participated in this study. Half the group took…
A new study has found a majority of people who live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) could be deficient in Vitamin D. Participants in this double-blind randomized controlled trial received one of the following protocols: A Placebo A Vitamin D Supplement and a Probiotic Placebo A Vitamin D Supplement and a Probiotic Participants provided a…
According to data from two large US cohort studies, supplementing glucosamine and chondroitin may aid colon health due to their anti-inflammatory mechanism. Data from over 68,000 women and almost 28,000 men who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study respectively were analyzed. 672 cases of colorectal cancer were identified from the…