Journal article
Role of Supplemental Calcium in the Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomas: A Metaanalysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Colorectal adenomas are neoplastic growths that are important targets for chemoprevention. Dietary calcium is thought to play an important role in chemoprevention. However, the role of calcium supplementation for preventing recurrence of adenomas is controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to study the role of calcium supplementation in preventing recurrence of adenomas.
METHODS: We searched electronic …
Authors
Shaukat A; Schünemann HJ; Scouras N
Journal
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 100, No. 2,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2 2005
DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.41220.x
ISSN
0002-9270