A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the potential association between magnesium intake and risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Eight prospective studies, including 338,979 participants and 8,000 patients with CRC, were included in the analysis. Results show that increased magnesium intake seems to be associated with a modest reduction in the risk of CRC.
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Chen, G.-C. et al. Magnesium intake and risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2012.135
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Magnesium intake and risk of colorectal cancer. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 9, 687 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2012.203
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2012.203