Calcium May Increase Prostate Cancer Risks

This surprising article on Excite News claims that men who snack heavily on calcium foods like cheese, ice cream, and milk, may be at greater risk of developing prostate cancer. A high calcium intake, particularly from dairy products, may suppress blood levels of vitamin D. Besides serving as an important nutrient, vitamin D is a hormone that may protect against prostate cancer by preventing the proliferation of prostate cancer cells, Dr. June M. Chan, the study's lead author, told Reuters Health. Other researchers say evidence for the link between calcium and prostate health is debatable.

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