Aug 8, 2009

Prevention for Colorectal Cancer and What Diet To Eat

By Michael Byrd

Colorectal cancer prevention and diet has several similarities.

As you all know, our colon and rectum are the ones responsible for the nutrient absorption, water management and elimination of wastes.

You don't need a scientist to specifically tell you that garbage in is equivalent to garbage out. Let us hear what these experts have to say regarding this matter.

Studies show that one of the major contributors on colorectal cancer is intake of red and processed meats. However, there were many doctors in France that were not convinced by this "existing evidence." They've decided to do a comprehensive study themselves.

There were 478,040 men and women in a span of nearly five years that they followed before they have concluded that red and processed meat were a positive cause for colon cancer, adding that eating fish would reduce a person's risk. [Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 15;97:906-16]

There were many researches involving omega 3 oil, that explains intake of fish can reduce the risk for colorectal cancer.

The doctors that were associated with the New York University Women's Health Study had closely watch women, numbering of 14,727, for an average of 7 years. They have discovered that "a progressive decline in risk of colorectal cancer with increasing the intake of fish and shellfish."

They actually found more. There is a similar decline in the risk for women who have been inversely proportionate to the amount of calcium they consume. This means that women who ate most calcium had the lowest risk.

As for this concern, they were not certain about the red meat connection as of those doctors in France were. In fact, the doctors in NYU said that the association of red meat to colorectal cancer still, "remains unclear." [Nutrition & Cancer, Vol.28:276-81]

Also, a study out of Harvard suggests that it's not the read meat and fats which causes the problem but our "western" lifestyle itself.

They cited that a person, who's obese, physically inactive, has a diet low in vegetables and fruits while high in red meat and processed goods, contributes to one lifestyle that causes high levels of insulin in the blood!

They have hypothesized that the elevated blood insulin "promotes colon carcinogenesis" this is because, insulin is a "growth factor" that causes cellular division of the epithelial cells in our colon. [Cancer Causes & Control, Vol. 6, No. 2:164-79]

Curious what do we have to do to the colorectal cancer prevention and diet? It's pretty easy.

Always stick with whole foods, such as vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains and fiber rich foods. Only use unprocessed oils, lean meat, low fat dairy and lots of water.

It's very important to cut out the alcohol intake, practice stress management, and exercise regularly.

As you follow these guidelines, it will not only reduce your risk in colorectal cancer, but it includes other cancers as well, adding heart disease and diabetes, too. You will be able to improve your vim, vigor and vitality as well.

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