Medical Titbit: Daily intake of a glass of milk can keep colon cancer away!
Around the globe, bowel cancer is quite common. It is one of the most common cancers! Out of bowel cancers, colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, is the most common. Approximately 44 thousands bowel cancer cases are diagnosed every year in the UK. On average, a bowel cancer case is diagnosed every 12 minutes! Previously, it was considered a disease of old age. In recent years, that statement is no longer valid! People below 50 years of age are being diagnosed with bowel cancer quite rapidly. Obesity and poor diet are thought to contribute to this new trend!
Different foods have effects on bowel cancer, and researchers have conducted many studies on this subject. A comprehensive study examined the relationships between 97 dietary factors and the risk of colorectal cancer in a large cohort of 542,778 participants from the UK Women. Over a follow-up period of 16.6 years, the researchers identified 12,251 new cases of colorectal cancer, providing valuable insights into the dietary influences on this disease.
A significant observational study by Oxford University and Cancer Research UK revealed that people who increased their daily calcium intake by an additional 300 mg had a 17% reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. Consuming a large glass of milk each day offers this quantity of calcium, and other dairy items like yogurt and cheese can also help fulfill the daily needs.
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Dr Hafiz