Worriers Against Cancer -- Fiber

Very few specific foods or drinks have been shown to significantly increase or reduce the risk of cancer. EPIC studies have found that eating foods high in fiber can reduce the risk of bowel cancer.  Some other large studies also support these findings. But few found that fiber does not affect bowel cancer risk, these studies don’t represent large populations.

Fiber could protect against colorectal cancer in different ways like

• It triggers the production of helpful chemicals. Bacteria in the bowel interact with fiber to produce several chemicals including butyrate.
• Soluble fibers increases the frequency of bowel movements, hence reducing the residence time of harmful chemicals in the body.
• Bioactive compounds in fiber sources also play important role in cancer prevention.