Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide and is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. While early detection can prevent over 90% of those deaths, more than one-third of the population eligible for screening are not up to date. Often, the discomfort and…
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Purple-fleshed potatoes are a rich source of anthocyanins – potent plant-based antioxidant compounds. An initial laboratory study in which researchers observed that baked purple-fleshed potato extract suppressed the spread of colon cancer stem cells while increasing their deaths. The researchers then tested the effect of whole baked purple potatoes on mice with colon cancer and found…
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May 18, 2015 A recent study suggests that taking calcium supplements might decrease the risk for developing colon cancer. In a recent study, researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search for studies evaluating the effects of calcium intake on colon cancer risk published up to December 2013. The researchers found that with every 300 milligram increase of…
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October 29, 2014 A recent study suggests that taking calcium supplements might decrease the risk for developing colon cancer. Researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search for studies evaluating the effects of calcium intake on colon cancer risk published up to December 2013. The researchers found that with every 300 milligram increase of total daily calcium…
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