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Antioxidants May Boost Colon Health, According To New Study...
Further Evidence Supports Regular Intake Of Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Minerals And Vitamins Are Valuable For Cancer Risk Reduction.
Specifically, Selenium-based supplements may prevent the development of new polyps in people with a history of colon polyp formation, says a new study.
400 people participated in the study, in which they received either placebo or an antioxidant-rich supplement containing selenomethionnine, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E. At the end of the study people in the antioxidant group experienced a 40 per cent reduction in the incidence of new polyps of the large bowel.