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How Food Can Prevent Colon Cancer?BY: Ritu Choudhary | Category: Colon and Rectal Cancer | Submitted: 2010-07-03 18:52:54
Diet has a great influence on the risk of developing several cancers. Nothing better illustrates this relationship that the high incidence of colon cancer currently observed in industrialized countries. Indeed, it is now established that about 75% of colon cancers are directly related to feeding typical of industrialized societies, that is to say rich in saturated fat of animal origin (meat, dairy), low in fruits, vegetables and fiber, and often characterized by excessive caloric intake with increased risk of obesity that follows. The change of this type of power is therefore a prerequisite for achieving lower mortality associated with colon cancer. Studies to date have identified several dietary factors that can significantly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. Vegetables and fibers: Foods are an essential facet of any strategy to prevent colon cancer through diet, because people who consume large quantities of vegetables are about 2 times less risk of developing this disease. Among vegetables the most active against this cancer include cruciferous vegetables - broccoli is especially - like those of the family of garlic and onion. In both cases, these vegetables will reduce the amount of carcinogens formed by bacteria in our gut, which reduces the formation of abnormal cells can develop into cancer. In addition, recent studies performed on cells isolated from colon tumors show that certain molecules present in these vegetables also possess the ability to kill cancer cells already present. Fruits and vegetables protect against cancers. Studies sufficiently convincing justify dietary recommendations in cases of cancers of upper digestive tract, stomach. The fibers appear to be on a role in reducing the risk of colon cancer. The mechanisms involved elimination of carcinogens by adsorption, influence on colonic microflora. High intakes of fruits and vegetables diet characterized by low density energy, therefore less likely to cause overweight or obesity, major risk factors for many cancers. It is also worth noting that although for several years, the fiber intake has been suggested as an important factor in prevention of colon cancer, the evidence accumulated since then shows that the reality is much more complex. Indeed, it seems that all the fiber did not have the same protective effect as evidenced by the results of a recent study that revealed that fiber cereals are ineffective in preventing colon cancer. Turmeric: In the laboratory, turmeric and its main constituent, curcumin, are potent inhibitors of colon cancer development. A role of this spice in the prevention of cancer is also suggested by observations showing that Indians are major consumers of spice, have a rate of colon cancer 10 times lower than that observed in industrialized countries. Probiotics: The composition of the intestinal microbial flora plays a major role in the development of colon cancer. Several observations suggest that some beneficial bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria could prevent colon cancer. Moreover, studies on the effect of consumption of fermented milk products containing these bacteria known as probiotics. Fermented products show tha reduction in the development of colon cancer in animal models. Several fermented milk products containing probiotics such as bifidobacteria are now available in grocery stores and are therefore a valuable addition to the eating habits of people interested in cancer prevention. The devastation caused by colon cancer in industrialized countries represents a concrete example of the potential impact of diet on cancer development. It is however possible to reverse this trend and dramatically decrease the mortality associated with this disease. In this sense, changing eating habits in order to introduce the foods mentioned above and reduce consumption of saturated fat is undoubtedly the best way to achieve this goal. Article Source: http://www.cancer-surgery.com/ About Author / Additional Info: I am not a cancer doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking any action or conclusion regarding your medical condition. Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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