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Calcium Supplements may Increase Polyps Growth

Polyps are small growths in the lower part of the large intestine. They are usually non-cancerous, but some could eventually turn into cancer if not removed at the right time. Intake of calcium supplements with or without vitamin D may be associated with the development of small abnormal growths called polyps in the colon region, finds a study published in the journal Gut.

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