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…
A meta analysis was conducted to find out whether Garlic intake could reduce the risk of colorectal and/or gastric cancer. 9 studies looking at Garlic intake and colorectal cancer and 11 studies looking at Garlic and gastric cancers were reviewed. The 11 studies included almost 3,300 patients with gastric cancer and over 133,000 controls from…
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. …
Over 12,500 individuals took part in 17 cohort studies that were then grouped together and were used as the basis for a recent article evaluating the research on the risk of colorectal cancer and circulating Vitamin D status. 5,706 participants had colorectal cancer and 7,107 participants were used as controls, all had varying levels of…
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…