Calcium use has the potential to cut the risk of all types of cancer in females and cancer of alimentary canal in both male and females, according to a new report.

This study is one of the first group studies to analyze the effects of calcium and dairy food in relation to the cancer prevention. Researchers noted.

By reviewing data of previous studies, researchers analyzed the effects of calcium rich diet on the risk of cancer in 198,903 women and 293,907 men.

During the follow up period of seven year 16,605 women and 36,956 men developed cancer, researchers found.

Calcium intake was long been associated with the risk of cancer reduction, in women, but instead, no beneficial effect was seen with the consumption of 1300mg of calcium.

People who consume more calcium have low risk of digestive system cancer with respect to their peers who use less calcium, researchers noted.

“These findings show that current recommendation of calcium intake lowers the risk of cancers in women and especially colorectal cancer in both.” The researchers concluded