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PROSTATE CANCER

 

 

2011

Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study

Supplementation with selenium glycinate may increase the activities of related plasma enzymes, and reduce the levels of an important marker for the risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study that contradicts current thinking.

 

2010

New folic acid data raises concerns about this synthetic vitamin's use and cancer risk.

Too little folate may cause the formation of cancer cells to develop and other problems like neural tube defects in a fetus. Too much folate can cause pre-cancerous cells to multiply too fast an may exceed the immune system's capability to recognize and eradicate them.

 

2010

Study supports prostate cancer benefits of tocotrienols

The link between vitamin E and cancer benefits has received extra backing from a new study, which found that a mix of different forms of the vitamin helped prevent prostate tumor growth in mice.

 

2009

Vitamin K and prostate cancer - study supports benefits

An improved vitamin K2 status may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, suggests results from German scientists that build the science linking the vitamin to improved prostate health.

 

2007

Heavy multivitamin use may raise risk of prostate cancer risk

Odds rose 32% for men taking more than a pill a day, study found

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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