Colon Polyps and Cancer Dietary Therapy
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Calcium and Vitamin D
Calcium is one of the most common elements in the body. Yet, we still need a regular ingestion of at least 1200 mg of calcium a day. Milk can provide much of this. The calcium in vegetables is not as readily available to the body. Colon cancer risk seems to be greater when a low amount of calcium is ingested. So, adequate calcium intake in the form of milk, dairy products, shellfish and vegetables is recommended. Many physicians are now recommending calcium carbonate supplements up to 1200 mg a day to keep calcium intake at a good level.Vitamin D has always been associated with calcium and strong bones. However, considerable new research on this vitamin has uncovered some remarkable findings.
- Most tissues in the body, including colon cells, have receptors or attachment points for vitamin D. Hmm, that’s interesting. Why should there be vitamin D receptors on so many cells in the body beyond bone cells?
- Vitamin D controls, either directly or indirectly, over 200 genes responsible for healthy cell growth. If enough vitamin D is not present, some of these cells may get a bit disorganized.
- There is now significant research to suggest an anti-cancer effect with vitamin D.
- There is recognition that vitamin D deficiency is widespread, especially in the temperate weather zones where sun exposure is variable. Sunlight makes vitamin D in the skin.
