One study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, included 102 patients, all of whom were assigned to a physical activity group. Researchers compared the results against a control group. Patients in the physical activity group were instructed to increase their physical activity, whereas individuals in the control group were instructed to maintain their regular activity. Researchers assessed the differences of IBS syndromes using the IBS Severity Scoring System. Results showed a significant difference in the IBS-SSS score between the physical activity group and the control group, indicating increased physical activity can improve IBS symptoms.
Another study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, suggests vitamin D can help lower the risk of colorectal cancer and colonic adenoma. The researchers assessed data from 35 studies of vitamin D and its effect on colorectal, breast and prostate cancer. The meta-analysis indicated that for every 10 ng/mL increase in vitamin D, the risk of colorectal cancer decreased by 15 percent.
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