Eating small amounts of salmon a day may reduce the risk of colon cancer

Experts in the US have carried out research and found that consuming enough vitamin D through daily meals can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 50%.

Research funded by the US government concluded that consuming 300IU of vitamin D per day, equivalent to 3 cups of milk or 60 grams of salmon, will cut the risk of colorectal cancer in half.

Salmon is a food rich in vitamin D. (Photo: Reuters)

The Daily Mail (UK) quoted experts as saying that this study could lead doctors to encourage young people to consume more vitamin D. Scientists reveal that consuming large amounts of vitamin D can reduce the risk of early-stage colorectal cancer and colon polyps.

Harvard University studied 94,000 women for 25 years, taking a survey about diet and health every 2 years.

Vitamin D helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. This vitamin can be absorbed through exposure to sunlight. The UK Department of Health recommends that during autumn and winter take a 400IU vitamin D supplement daily.

As for other vitamin D-rich foods like fish oil, just 100 grams contains 526IU of vitamin D. However, Harvard University scientists also emphasize that vitamin D is found in foods such as fish, mushrooms, eggs. and milk has declined significantly over the past few decades.

In addition, people who eat nutrient-dense foods are less likely to develop this condition than those who take oral vitamin supplements.

However, they were still unable to account for the fact that there was no significant association between vitamin D consumption and a reduced risk of colorectal cancer after age 50. In addition, they also mentioned a trend A worrying trend when many cases of colorectal cancer are in the group under 50 years old.

Several previous studies assessed that vitamin D is also associated with strengthening the immune system.