Effect of fibre and calcium supplementation on adenoma recurrence and growth

Faivre, J.; Bonithon-Kopp, C.

IARC Scientific Publications 156: 457-461

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5038
PMID: 12484234
Document Number: 543936
The design and available results of randomized colorectal cancer intervention trials with fibre or calcium supplementation are reviewed. Available data do not support a protective effect of fibre supplementation with wheat bran or mucilagenous substances against adenoma recurrence, and even suggest that these substances can have a deleterious effect.

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