Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
German researchers have identified a biological link between fatty diets and colorectal cancer in adults under 50. The study shows that high-fat intake promotes gut bacteria that produce tumor-growing bile acids.
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Understanding the causal link between diet and cancer provides actionable insights for public health and preventative medicine.
Did you know fatty foods can increase production of an acid in your gut that promotes tumor growth? That's on top of all the other health risks linked to fatty foods, like fries and burgers.
https://p.dw.com/p/5ITQW It's a quick and easy dinner option, but fast food can increase your cancer risk Image: CFOTO/picture alliance Advertisement The list of health risks associated with foods high in fat and low in fiber is long:
Now a team of German researchers has shown how so-called Western diets that are often full of fatty foods can lead to the development of one of the most common — and deadliest — cancers in adults under 50 years of age.
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