At any stage in life, men can experience prostate cancer; however, as they grow older, the prostate tends to grow too, which can lead to pressure on the urethra. This change of prostate positioning may cause problems such as abnormal growths, particularly in those aged 50+.
Furthermore, colon cancer can be a common health issue for men. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 (4.3%) for men, as stated by the American Cancer Society.
Calcium may combat cancer. The American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study found that men with higher intakes of calcium through both diet and supplements had a reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who had the lowest calcium intakes.
Another study from the National Library of Medicine explored a pool of Finnish men, with research showing that those with a higher calcium intake have a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.
Men with a calcium intake of more than 700 mg per day had a 35 percent to 45 percent reduced risk of cancer of the distal (lower) part of the colon than those who had a calcium intake of 500 mg or less per day, according to the National Cancer Institue. It is proven that calcium supplements decrease the risk of colorectal cancer by 31% for individuals who take calcium supplements of 500 mg per day or more.