Research suggests that taking supplements may help boost cancer survival
People who regularly take dietary supplements such as multivitamins or fish oils appear to have much higher survival rates after diagnosis with lung, breast and colon cancer. A study by scientists from University of Tromso in Norway shows that daily supplement use reduced the risk of death among lung cancer patients by 30%, while the use of cod liver oil reduced the risk by 44%. The striking results were published in the International Journal of Cancer.
The study also demonstrated that using supplements and cod liver oil was associated with improved survival rates for people with any kind of solid tumour, including breast and colorectal cancers.
For the study, diet and supplement use was established for nearly 70,000 people who were participants of the Norwegian Women and Cancer.
"More research is needed to understand the interplay between nutrients, whether in food or supplements, and cancer survival," say the researchers. "In countries where dietary supplement use is common, analyses of survival in cancer patients, particularly lung cancer patients, should take dietary supplement use into account," they concluded.
Source: International Journal of Cancer Volume 125, Pages 1155-1160
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The Bone Balance
How to avoid the pitfalls of osteoporosis
By David J. Wirth, MA
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose too much of their collagen matrix and supportive minerals, too quickly. They become porous, less dense, more fragile, and increasingly prone to fractures. The decline in bone health is usually most pronounced in the hips, spine, ribs and wrist.
Osteoporosis is often referred to as a "silent disease" because most sufferers are unaware they have a problem until a fracture occurs. Yet, osteoporosis is a preventable disease in the vast majority of cases, if the right steps are taken. Here are some of the top nutrients to help you on the path to optimal bone health and a fracture-free life.
Collagen
Supplementing with collagen is vital for bone health. Research verifies that liquid oral collagen supplementation can slow and stabilize the rate of collagen breakdown in humans. Animal research suggests that administering collagen may also improve bone mineral density.
Calcium
To preserve bone mass, a daily calcium supplement is a must, but the type of calcium is important. Chelated forms of calcium,such as citrate, have nearly double the absorption rates as carbonate and are preferred. Calcium supplementation can slow bone loss from 30 to 50% and significantly reduce the risk of hip fractures. In a recent study, calcium supplements reduced the risk of all fractures by an astounding 72%!
Magnesium
Those with osteoporosis have lower levels of magnesium in their bones. In a study involving 2,000 elderly volunteers, researchers found that for every 100 mg per day increase in magnesium intake, there was a 2% increase in whole-body bone mineral density.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is necessary to get calcium absorbed into the small intestine and through to the bloodstream. It also inhibits inflammatory immune factors that can pull calcium from bones. Studies show that taking vitamin D alone can reduce the annual rate of hip fracture by more than half and improve bone density. Results were even better for people taking a combination of calcium and vitamin D.
Silicon
Researchers studying silicon and bone mineral density in peop1e found large differences in density between the highest and lowest intakes of silica. They believe that silica helps trigger the deposition of calcium and phosphate, reducing the number of bone-destroying cells and increasing the number of bone-building cells.
Boron
Found in highest concentrations in our bones, boron is a trace mineral that acts as a kind of coordinator for the other major bone-builders. It appears to help soften the effects of deficiencies in both vitamin D and magnesium while decreasing the amount of calcium and magnesium lost in urine.
Zinc
Research shows that zinc stimulates bone formation and inhibits bone loss. Zinc activates bone cells to properly deposit calcium, while also stimulating the production and renewal of collagen.
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