Colon cancer, prevention. Colon cancer and colon cancer. Over the last few years, science has very often questioned what were the precautions, especially food, to prevent the risk of this disease and what could be the most effective treatments. We have compiled some useful tips for you based on the latest studies and focused on colon cancer prevention, in the name of a better lifestyle and a healthier diet.
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Cancer and colon cancer. Over the last few years, science has very often wondered what the precautions, especially food, were to prevent il risk of this disease and on what are the most effective treatments.
We have compiled some useful tips for you based on the latest studies and focused on prevention of colon cancer, in the name of a better lifestyle and a healthier diet.
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Vegetarian diet
Allan Taylor recovered from colon cancer following a Vegetarian diet. His case was aggressive and inoperable, according to doctors. But the man did not give up. He began to follow a strict vegetarian diet, without meat and animal derivatives, but rich in fruit and vegetables, accompanying it with selenium supplements, turmeric, curry and wild barley, apricot seeds, barley grass and vitamin C. Read her story here. Regardless of the individual case, in recent years there are many researches that have shown how a plant-based diet reduces the risk of cancer, especially that of the colon.
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Whole grains and fiber
A natural weapon for preventing colon cancer resides in fruits, vegetables and grains, especially whole grains. In one word: fibers. This was reiterated by a study recently published in the British Medical Journal which pointed out that consuming 90 grams of whole grains every day by adding them to your daily diet significantly reduces the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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Limit your consumption of red meat
Eat Red meat fa increase the risk of bowel cancer. Anyone who eats little red meat - or does not eat it at all - lives better and significantly reduces the risk of getting bowel cancer. This was highlighted by the World Cancer Research Fund, which recently focused on the comparison of 24 studies carried out in recent years with the result that 43% of bowel cancer cases are due to aincorrect nutrition, rich in animal fats and proteins, but low in vitamins and fiber.
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Green Tea
According to a study published in July 2001 in the Journal of Chemical Biochemistry, i polyphenols (catechins) which are abundant in the green tea they can protect against several types of cancer, including colon cancer. They are also considered useful for the prevention of stomach, lung, liver and pancreatic cancers. The catechins would be able to prevent cancer cells from multiplying.
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Aspirin
A recent research conducted in the United States showed that the active ingredient present in this drug would be capable of halve the risk of colon cancer. All this is valid, however, only if the person has a specific gene, which produces high levels of the 15-PDGH enzyme. The study used previous research that monitored over 120 patients over a total period of about 30 years, including histological examinations of 270 people with colon cancer.
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Fave
I polyphenols contained in beans they would be an effective weapon against the proliferation of cancer cells. The experts observed that the phenols in the bean induced the death of normal cells that turned into cancer cells, particularly in the colon. The beans have enormous anti-cancer properties, able to stop the multiplication and spread of cancer cells.
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Ideal weight
Staying slim throughout your life can be beneficial for prevent different types of cancer which can affect the intestine, esophagus, kidney, endometrium, pancreas, gallbladder and more, according to the recommendations of internationally known research centers. Fat people would in fact fall ill more easily with particular reference to the aforementioned tumors. Here more information.
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Make movement
Keeping fit also means make movement ed avoid a sedentary lifestyle. One of the most important recommendations related to exercise concerns the fact that staying active contributes to promoting the proper functioning of the intestine, which will thus be regular in one's peristaltic movements. Keeping the colon and intestines clean and functioning well, also thanks to a healthy and non-sedentary lifestyle, is a very important aspect of the prevention of colon cancer and other diseases. Scientific studies have shown that sedentary people get more bowel, breast and endometrial cancers.
Annurca apple
According to a study by the S. Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic of Bologna, conducted in collaboration with the Center for Applied Biomedical Research, the Baylor University Medical Center and the University of Texas MD Anderson, theconcentrated extract of annurca apple helps prevent the formation of polyps in the intestine and consequently colon cancer, of which polyps are often signs.
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Black carrots
La black carrots they are exceptional allies to keep the intestine healthy. According to a study conducted in Australia, their beneficial action is due to high content of polyphenols which act as antioxidants and are released from this food during chewing. 80% of polyphenols bind to plant fiber which transports them to the colon, where they can exert a protective effect, help keep the intestine healthy and prevent cancer.
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Marta Albè
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