Monday, August 22, 2011

Colon cancer nutrients

Best supplements and foods for this illness

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Colon Cancer


 

Colon cancer is a cancer of the large intestine. Many factors help determine whether one gets this type of cancer. Diet, heredity, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's Disease increase the risk of developing colon cancer. Once diagnosed, many patients have surgery to remove the infected intestines. Dietary changes as well as nutritional supplements also can help.

Recommended minerals:


  • Calcium: 500 to 1,000 mg daily (older women: 1,500 to 2,000 mg daily)

  • Folic Acid: 400 to 800 mg daily


Recommended nutrients:


  • Psyllium


Foods to choose:


  • Fresh fruits and vegetables

  • Oat fiber

  • Soy foods, including soy shakes


Foods to avoid:


  • High-fat foods

  • Low-fiber foods

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