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What Vitamins Help Prostate?
The largest trial yet conducted on Vitamin E and selenium has found that the supplements are no help in preventing prostate cancer. The study of more than 35,000 men at 400 locations began in 2001, but researchers have asked the participants to stop taking the supplements because preliminary data shows two worrying trends. Researchers say that the men taking Vitamin E alone had a slightly higher rate of prostate cancer, while men taking selenium were more likely to develop diabetes.
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The Latest on Prostate Cancer, Selenium and Vitamin E
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Prostate Cancer Diet: The Importance of Nutrition
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Vitamin D + You: Not a Vitamin, and Not One Size Fits All
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The Prostate: Nutritional Supplements and Diet
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Vitamin D No Help in Prostate Cancer
(Ivanhoe Newswire) High doses of Vitamin D won't help reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. According to a new study conducted by researchers from... Read more »
Scanner Helps Pinpoint Prostate Tumors
Researchers say a new imaging technique shows promise at helping doctors pinpoint where in the prostate a tumor is located. The technique uses... Read more »
Treating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prost...
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
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Get Ready for Fall: Vitamin D May Help Keep You Well
Vitamin D may help people avoid getting a cold this fall and winter, a new study suggests. A study of 164 male military recruits found that those who... Read more »
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