Alcohol. In both men and women, low alcohol intake appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks and certain strokes, while larger amounts increase the risk of many ills. But while drinking responsibly doesn't seem to cause any health problems for average men, even low doses of alcohol may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer.
Calcium. A high-calcium diet may protect women against osteoporosis. There's far less evidence that dietary calcium has the same benefit for men; in fact, large amounts may increase their risk of prostate cancer. The solution is moderation. The vitamin D in a daily multivitamin may also help offset the possible risks.
Iron. Men need less than women and should avoid excess iron. In the presence of an abnormal gene, it can lead to harmful deposits in various organs.
Despite these points, men and women's overall nutritional needs are more similar than different, reports Harvard Men's Health Watch.
Source: Newswise
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