Higher vitamin D intake may reduce risk of colorectal cancer: Study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-07-28 03:30 GMT | Update On 2021-07-28 03:31 GMT
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Higher intake of total vitamin D is associated with decreased risks of early-onset colorectal cancer and precursors, suggests a study published in Gastroenterology.
The role of Vitamin D has been greatly discussed in colorectal cancer (CRC) pathogenesis; however, it is unclear whether the total vitamin D intake is linked with early-onset colorectal cancer.
A study was conducted by a group of researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, U.S.A, to investigate the association of increased dietary intake of total Vitamin D and its association with early-onset colorectal cancer and precursors diagnosed before age 50.
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