March was colorectal cancer month
Here’s a summary of what has been covered on this site about CAM and colorectal cancer.
Soy and colorectal cancer risk in women
- Each 5 grams/day increase in soy foods was associated with an 8% reduction in risk.
Omega-3
- “Existing evidence [supports] that omega-3 fatty acids inhibit colorectal carcinogenesis, … but few data are available addressing this association.â€
- The incidence of colorectal cancer might be lowered 12% by consuming more fish per week.
- There was a significant association between death due to colorectal cancer and lower blood levels of 25(OH)D level.
- No evidence that tomatoes reduce the risk.
Folic acid
- A large study found no benefit.
- In fact, folic acid supplements might cause harm.
Physical activity
- Spending more time in physical activity was associated with a significant reduction in colon cancer for both men and women.
- Very limited evidence supported a relation between garlic consumption and reduced risk of colon.
3/31/09 22:27 JR