Dietary Intake of Choline and Betaine, Related Genetic Polymorphisms, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer (2009)

Title:

Dietary Intake of Choline and Betaine, Related Genetic Polymorphisms, and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Key words:

choline, betaine, cohort study, nutrient deficiencies

Research Institution:

University of Hawaii

Location:

Hawaii

Researcher:

Unhee Lim

Project Description:

Dr. Lim studied the intake of two nutrients among a large multiethnic population to determine if genetic factors play a role in the susceptibility to cancers that are linked to nutrient deficiencies.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

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