Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on Liver Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSION: The results of this meta-analysis indicate that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of liver cancer. The 25(OH)D3 levels are lower in HCC patients than those in health controls. Maintenance of sufficient serum vitamin D levels would be beneficial for prevention of liver cancer.PMID:33906289 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2021.22.4.991
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research