Diet, bacteria and colonic cancer

The links between diet, bacteria and colonic cancer are examined in this article. Studies suggest that high intakes of fat and protein are associated with elevated risk of colonic cancer whereas cereals, fruits and vegetables seem to be protective. A further aspect considered in relation to this typ...

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Published in:Nutrition and food science 1999-08, Vol.99 (4), p.187-193
Main Authors: Taylor, Sarah A., Steer, Toni E., Gibson, Glenn R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
colon
Colorectal cancer
Diet
dietary fat
dietary fiber
dietary protein
Disease
Diseases
Flora
food choices
food intake
fruit
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
grain crops
Health
Health and Pathology
intestinal microorganisms
neoplasms
risk assessment
risk factors
vegetables
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Summary:The links between diet, bacteria and colonic cancer are examined in this article. Studies suggest that high intakes of fat and protein are associated with elevated risk of colonic cancer whereas cereals, fruits and vegetables seem to be protective. A further aspect considered in relation to this type of cancer is metabolism by gut bacteria. Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics are presented as ways of stimulating the activities, certain gut flora and the use of "functional foods" is also discussed.
ISSN:0034-6659
1758-6917
DOI:10.1108/00346659910270945