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Effects of Beta-Carotene Supplements on Cancer Prevention: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Non-smokers and smokers who take beta-carotene supplements are more prone to develop bladder cancer and all types of cancer respectively.

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  • 2011
  • Jeon YJ, Myung SK, Lee EH, Kim Y, Chang YJ, Ju W, Cho HJ, Seo HG, Huh BY.
  • Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
  • No, Free full text of study was not found.
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Effects of antioxidant supplements on cancer prevention: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

The use of antioxidant supplements may increase an individual's chances of developing bladder cancer.

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  • 2010
  • S.-K. Myung , Y. Kim , W. Ju, H. J. Choi , W. K. Bae
  • Center for Cancer Prevention and Detection, National Cancer Center, Goyang.
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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A prospective study of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and colon cancer risk.

Regular consumption of diets low in fiber-rich plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may increase colon cancer risk.

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  • 2003
  • McCullough ML, Robertson AS, Chao A, Jacobs EJ, Stampfer MJ, Jacobs DR, Diver WR, Calle EE, Thun MJ.
  • Epidemiology and Surveillance Research Department, American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta GA, 30329-4251, USA. marji.mccullough@cancer.org
  • No, Free full text of study was not found.
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Red meat, processed meat and the risk of venous thromboembolism: friend or foe?

Elevated risk of venous thromboembolism is associated with high intake of red and processed meat products.

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  • 2015
  • Lippi G, Cervellin G, Mattiuzzi C.
  • Laboratory of Clinical Chemistry and Hematology, Academic Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy. Electronic address: glippi@ao.pr.it. Emergency Department, Academic Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy. Service of Clinical Governance, General Hospital of Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • No, Free full text of study was not found.
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Well-done, grilled red meat increases the risk of colorectal adenomas.

A surge in colorectal cancer risk is associated with regular consumption of diets rich in well-cooked red meat and processed meat products.

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  • 1999
  • Sinha R, Chow WH, Kulldorff M, Denobile J, Butler J, Garcia-Closas M, Weil R, Hoover RN, Rothman N.
  • Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Rockville, Maryland 20892, USA.
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Egg consumption and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Regular intake of eggs may raise the odds of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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  • 2017
  • Mokhtari Z, Poustchi H, Eslamparast T, Hekmatdoost A.
  • Zeinab Mokhtari, Tannaz Eslamparast, Azita Hekmatdoost, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1981619573, Iran.
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Meat subtypes and their association with colorectal cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frequent consumption of meat, such as beef and lamb, may increase an individual's susceptibility to colorectal cancer.

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Processed meat and colorectal cancer: a review of epidemiologic and experimental evidence.

High consumers of processed meat products may be at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to low- or non-consumers of these types of meat.

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  • 2008
  • Santarelli RL, Pierre F, Corpet DE.
  • UMR1089 INRA-ENVT Xénobiotiques, Université de Toulouse, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire, Toulouse, France. raphaelle.santarelli@hotmail.fr
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Fiber intake and all-cause mortality in the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED) Study.

Low total mortality risk is associated with increased consumption of high-fiber diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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  • 2014
  • Buil-Cosiales P, Zazpe I, Toledo E, Corella D, Salas-Salvadó J, Diez-Espino J, Ros E, Fernandez-Creuet Navajas J, Santos-Lozano JM, Arós F, Fiol M, Castañer O, Serra-Majem L, Pintó X, Lamuela-Raventós RM, Marti A, Basterra-Gortari FJ, Sorlí JV, Verdú-Rotellar JM, Basora J, Ruiz-Gutierrez V, Estruch R, Martínez-González MÁ.
  • From the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea Research Network (Red 06/0045) (PB-C, IZ, ET, JS-S, JD-E, FA, LS-M, XP, RML-R, AM, FJB-G, JB, VR-G, RE, and MÁM-G) and the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (PB-C, IZ, ET, DC, JS-S, JD-E, ER, JF-CN, JMS-L, FA, MF, OC, LS-M, XP, RML-R, AM, FJB-G, JVS, JMV-R, JB, VR-G, RE, and MÁM-G), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; the Servicio Navarro de Salud-Osasunbidea (PB-C, JD-E, and FJB-G), Pamplona, Spain; the Departments of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (IZ, ET, and MÁM-G) and Nutrition (AM), University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; the Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (DC and JVS); the Human Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Institut d'Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain (JS-S and JB); the Lipid Clinic, Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition (ER), the Department of Internal Medicine (RE), Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Hospital Clinic, and the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Pharmacy, Xarxa de Referència en Tecnologia dels Aliments, Instituto de Investigación en Nutrición y Seguridad Alimentaria (RML-R), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (ER); the Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain (JF-CN); the Department of Family Medicine, Primary Care Division of Seville, San Pablo Health Center, Seville, Spain (JMS); the Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Alava, Vitoria, Spain (FA); the Institute of Health Sciences, University of Balearic Islands, and Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain (MF); the Cardiovascular and Nutrition Research Group, Institut de Recerca Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain (OC); the Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain (LS-M); the Lipids and Vascular Risk Unit.
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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Intake of fiber and fiber-rich plant foods is associated with a lower risk of renal cell carcinoma in a large US cohort.

Generous intake of high-fiber diets rich in legumes, whole grains, and cruciferous vegetables may protect individuals against kidney cancer.

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Fruit, vegetable, and antioxidant intakes are lower in older adults with depression.

Increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and foods rich in vitamin C, beta-cryptoxanthin, and lutein may reduce the risk of suffering from depression in older adults.

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Egg Consumption and Incidence of Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.

A surge in the risk heart failure is associated with frequent consumption of egg.

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  • 2017
  • Khawaja O, Singh H, Luni F, Kabour A, Ali SS, Taleb M, Ahmed H, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L
  • Department of Cardiology, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center , Toledo, OH , USA. Division of Aging, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology and Research Information Center (MAVERIC), Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA; Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA. Division of Aging, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Yes, Free full text of study was found:
  • No. Source of funding disclosure not found
  • No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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