What is it about?
Iron deficient people may be more prone to developing colon cancer . In the study, it was found that iron deficient rats had developed more colonic tumors in DMH induced colon carcinogenesis as compared to rats with no deficiency.
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Why is it important?
Awareness that deficiencies may play a role in the etiology of cancer
Perspectives
Iron deficiency is widely prevalent especially in women of child bearing age. Highlights the impact that deficiency can have on cancer
Jayanthi Neelamraju
Unique Biotech Limited
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This page is a summary of: Effect of iron deficiency on DMH‐induced gastrointestinal tract tumors and occurrence of hepatocyte abnormalities in Fischer rats, Nutrition and Cancer, January 1994, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/01635589409514354.
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