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: Zhenghui Yi Linjie Wang Xiangqun Tu Source Type: research
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