4 Quotes by Marji McCullough

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    It is important to keep in mind that some dairy products, like whole milk and many types of cheese have a lot of saturated fat, which we know can increase the risk of heart disease and possibly other cancers. Also, many dairy products have growth factors such as insulin-like growth factor I, which have been shown to promote breast cancer cell growth. More study is needed before we can make concrete recommendations." ()

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    A lot of people think nutrients in any dose are harmless, but that may not be the case. It's probably prudent to say people should avoid taking large doses of any single supplement unless specifically recommended to do so from their doctor." ()

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    Colon cancer takes about 10 to 15 years to develop, and follow-up of the study was only 7 years." ()

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    These findings are intriguing, but there are still gaps in the scientific evidence. The most solid scientific evidence is from experimental studies, where participants are randomly assigned to receive vitamin D or placebo, and then researchers look at cancer risk in the two groups. That level of evidence doesn't currently exist." ()

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