Growth and recurrence of colorectal polyps: A double-blind 3-year intervention with calcium and antioxidants
Growth and recurrence of colorectal polyps: A double-blind 3-year intervention with calcium and antioxidants
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DOI:
10.1159/000007480
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发表时间:
1998-03-01
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影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Osnes, M
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作者:
Hofstad, B;Almendingen, K;Osnes, M
Background: Dietary calcium and antioxidants have been suggested as protective agents against colorectal cancer. This has been supported by animal experimental studies, case control and cohort studies. Materials and Methods: In a prospective intervention study of colorectal adenomas, and intermediary stage in colorectal carcinogenesis, 116 polyp-bearing patients received a placebo-controlled daily mixture of beta-carotene 15 mg, vitamin C 150 mg, vitamin E 75 mg, selenium 101 mu g, and calcium (1.6 g daily) as carbonate for a period of 3 years with annual colonoscopic follow-up to test if the mixture was able to reduce polyp growth or recurrence. All polyps of