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Editorial
. 2005 Feb;100(2):395-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.41656.x.

Calcium supplements to prevent colorectal adenomas

Robert S Sandler
Editorial

Calcium supplements to prevent colorectal adenomas

Robert S Sandler. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

Calcium supplements have been shown to decrease the risk of colorectal adenomas. In this issue of the Journal, Shaukat et al. report the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of calcium supplementation. The authors statistically combined the data from the three trials that met strict eligibility criteria. The overall relative risk was 0.80 (95% CI: 0.68-0.93) and the number needed to treat was 14. The results of this meta-analysis support a preventive role for calcium supplements.

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