Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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J. Natl. Cancer Inst. · Dec 2005
Meta AnalysisProspective studies of dairy product and calcium intakes and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommends that Americans increase their intake of dairy products. However, some studies have reported that increasing dairy product intake is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine associations between intakes of calcium and dairy products and the risk of prostate cancer. ⋯ High intake of dairy products and calcium may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, although the increase appears to be small.