Scientists have named foods that can prevent colon cancer
'25.02.2021'
Source: Health.TUT.BY
Scientists at the University of Utah have documented the relationship between diet and the risk of colorectal cancer. Health.TUT.BY.
The authors evaluated 45 pertinent meta-analyzes of observational studies describing 109 associations between dietary factors and the incidence of colorectal cancer.
Scientists noted that although the incidence of colorectal cancer is multifactorial (involving both genetic and environmental aspects), modifiable lifestyle factors (obesity, poor diet and physical inactivity) are likely to play an important role in the onset and progression of the disease.
What increases the risk
The evidence was particularly strong for the relationship between red meat consumption (high or low) and alcohol (more than four servings per day versus zero or occasional).
There was also putative evidence of a positive association between higher consumption of processed meat and even moderate alcohol consumption (more than one to three servings per day).
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The remaining significant associations suggest a higher risk when following an unhealthy or “western” diet.
What protects
Strong evidence of a reduction in risk was noted for eating foods rich in fiber and calcium.
For specific foods, a protective link has been found with whole grains, legumes, unfermented milk, fruits and vegetables, micronutrients (such as zinc, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin D and vitamin E).
Protective effects have been noted in certain dietary regimens: Mediterranean diet, sandy vegetarian diet, or semi-vegetarian diet.
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