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Vitamin A and Bone Health

WEBThe Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for vitamin A (retinol). The recommended intake is 2,310 IU for women and 3,000 IU for …

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Vitamin D Breast and Cancer Risk

WEBHigher vitamin D blood levels were linked with lower cancer risk. Postmenopausal women (both those using and not using hormone therapy) had reduced risk of breast cancer if …

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Cancer Fighting Foods

WEBThey offer this general advice for increasing cancer-fighting foods in the diet: Eat a varied diet high in a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. Favor brightly colored …

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Folate and Cancer

WEBFolate is an essential B vitamin found in fruits, vegetables (especially dark green leafy vegetables), and legumes. Folate is needed for repairing cells, making DNA—the …

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Nutritious Food Ideas to Stock Your Pantry

WEBIn our current public health challenge created by COVID-19, it may become necessary for cancer patients to isolate at home. Stocking up on nutritious foods is …

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Soy and Hormone Related Cancers

WEBIn an observational study, it is always possible that the true connection between lower endometrial cancer risk and soy foods is due to something else that is related to eating …

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Sugar and Cancer

WEBSimple carbohydrates of all types should be limited in a healthy diet. The American Heart Association suggests limiting added sugars to 25 g (6 teaspoons) per day for women …

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Herbs & Blood Clotting

WEBFor more information on this topic, watch the ASA video. Some common herbs and dietary supplements* that can affect blood clotting include: Angelica. Anise. Arnica. Borage …

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Nutritional Alternatives to Tamoxifen

WEBTamoxifen is a medication known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator, or SERM. Tamoxifen often is prescribed as part of the treatment for ER+ breast cancer. Tamoxifen …

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White Blood Count & Diet

WEBLow white blood cell counts (WBC’s) or leukopenia, can occur at certain times throughout chemotherapy. Most of the time, blood counts will return to normal before a person …

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Flaxseed and Prostate Cancer Risk

WEBSome research has shown that flaxseeds may help decrease PSA levels, and reduce aggressiveness of prostate tumors. Other benefits of flaxseed include important …

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Caffeine and Cancer

WEBFor most types of cancer, coffee appears either to decrease risk of cancer, or to have no effect on cancer risk at all. Even in countries with very high intake of caffeine from …

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Does Gluten Cause Cancer

WEBAnswer: There is no connection between gluten and risk of most cancers. The exception is intestinal cancer, and even then, gluten only increases risk if a person has celiac …

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Flaxseeds and Breast Cancer

WEBTamoxifen is a medication known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator, or SERM. Tamoxifen often is prescribed as part of the treatment for ER+ breast cancer. Tamoxifen …

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Soy and Breast Cancer

WEBSummary: The current consensus among health experts who study soy is that breast cancer survivors can safely eat these foods. Emerging research suggests that soy foods …

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Prostate Cancer and Diet

WEBThis includes vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Lean protein from healthful sources, such as fatty fish (salmon, sardines, and others), also can be part of a …

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Juicing & Cancer

WEBRemember, food first. Once you are meeting the five-a-day whole vegetable and fruit goal, try juicing to add extra oomph to your already healthful diet. Submitted by Suzanne …

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