Colon cancer affects both men and women and is the world's second most significant cause
of cancer-related mortality. Colon cancer death rates have risen worldwide due to the …

Diet has an important role in the development of colorectal cancer. In the past few decades,
findings from extensive epidemiologic and experimental investigations have linked …

Background Vitamin D is crucial for maintenance of musculoskeletal health, and might also
have a role in extraskeletal tissues. Determinants of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D …

Colorectal cancer has been strongly associated with a Western lifestyle. In the past several
decades, much has been learned about the dietary, lifestyle, and medication risk factors for …

During the past decade, major advances have been made in vitamin D research that
transcend the simple concept that vitamin D is important for the prevention of rickets in …

Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D intakes above current recommendations may be
associated with better health outcomes. However, optimal serum concentrations of 25 …

For adults, the 5-μg (200 IU) vitamin D recommended dietary allowance may prevent
osteomalacia in the absence of sunlight, but more is needed to help prevent osteoporosis …

Vitamin D status differs by latitude and race, with residents of the northeastern United States
and individuals with more skin pigmentation being at increased risk of deficiency. A PubMed …

It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and
dietary measures alone. Obesity, nutrient sparse foods such as concentrated sugars and …

Purpose To conduct a systematic review of prospective studies assessing the association of
vitamin D intake or blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] with the risk of colorectal …