Total ultra-processed food intake not linked to colorectal cancer in large US cohort study
A large US cohort study found no overall link between total ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence. However, the study noted that specific types of UPFs, such as whole grains and dairy, were associated with lower CRC risk, while processed meats were linked to higher risk.
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This research provides nuanced insights into the complex relationship between diet and cancer, challenging broad assumptions about UPFs and suggesting that the type of UPF consumed is more critical than total intake for colorectal cancer risk.
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Add to Preferred Sources Total ultra-processed food intake not linked to colorectal cancer. Credit: Anthony Lewis (www.anthony-lewis.com), PLOS, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Overall ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption was not associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in a cohort of more than 400,000 U.S. adults, according to a study published Oct. 15 by Erikka Loftfield of the National Cancer Institute, U.S., and colleagues in the journal PLOS Medicine .
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