In a new study, researchers found that an inflammatory diet is linked to an increased risk of colon cancer.
An inflammatory diet is high in refined carbs, red and processed meat, and saturated or trans fats.
The researchers also found that an antioxidant diet is linked to a lower risk of colon cancer.
An antioxidant diet is high in vegetables, legumes, fruits, and nuts predominates.
The research was done by a team from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and other institutes.
In the new study, the team examined the link between inflammatory and antioxidant diets and the risk of developing cancer.
They analyzed the Spanish population using two useful and validated tools and estimated the inflammatory and the antioxidant potential of the diet.
A total of 1852 cases of colorectal cancer and 1567 cases of breast cancer were included, together with 3447 and 1487 control cases, respectively.
The study drew on data from 12 Spanish provinces.
The team found a link between the risk of developing colon cancer and the inflammatory potential of the diet.
People who followed an inflammatory diet had almost twice the risk of developing colon cancer, which is the 4th most frequent cancer worldwide.
On the other hand, they didn’t see a strong increase in breast cancer risk.
The team says that diet is a modifiable factor for colon cancer and it can be changed.
To prevent cancer, people need to eat a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains and healthy oils, such as olive oil and move away from a more inflammatory diet.
The lead author of the study is Dr. Mireia Obón-Santacana.
The study is published in Nutrients.
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