Summary This article evaluated studies on the effects of vitamin A on cervical cancer (cancer of the uterus). Studies on dietary vitamin A and blood levels of vitamin A were performed on a total of 12,136 participants. The results showed that higher intakes and blood levels of vitamin A were associated with a reduced risk…
Summary This article focuses on the relationship between calcium intake and the risk of colorectal adenoma. Adenoma is an alteration of cells in which a cancer can arise. Data were collected from different studies and the results showed that calcium intake can decrease the risk of colorectal adenomas. Further details can be found in the…
Summary This study analyzed the link between familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (fALS), a common degenerative disease of the motor neuron system, and folic acid (FA). Mutations of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD1) are involved in the development of this disease. Using a mice model, the present study demonstrated that SOD1 alteration leads to an increase…