Calcium and colon cancer: are we jumping the gun again? (includes best bets for calcium supplements) From: Environmental Nutrition | Date: September 1, 1990| Author: Feld-Berkowitz, Kathy | COPYRIGHT 1990 Environmental Nutrition, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Calcium and Colon Cancer: Are We Jumping the Gun Again?

Calcium became the "miracle nutrient" of the 80's when it was linked to the prevention of the debilitating bone disease, osteoporosis. However, calcium went the way of many nutritional miracles when researchers discovered that calcium is only one of many factors that affects the disease. Now, researchers are exploring calcium's influence on the risk of colon cancer.

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