Colon Cancer Risk: 4 Foods NHS Surgeon Recommends
NHS Surgeon’s Dietary Recommendations for Colon Cancer Prevention
Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, recommends incorporating four key dietary components to possibly reduce the risk of colon cancer: probiotics, prebiotics, calcium, and fibres, along with polyphenols. he believes these elements protect the colon from precancerous polyp formations and DNA damage.
here’s a breakdown of his recommendations:
Probiotics: Dr. Rajan suggests including yoghurt (dairy or plant-based) in your daily diet. its a good source of both probiotics and calcium. He cites research showing that an additional 300mg of calcium intake is associated with an 8% lower risk of colon cancer, and consuming two servings of yoghurt weekly can lower the incidence of gut polyps.
prebiotics: He favors berries as a source of prebiotic fibres, especially when paired with probiotic-rich yoghurt, creating a ”natural symbiotic effect.” Prebiotics feed beneficial gut bacteria, promoting their growth and producing protective metabolites. Not all fibres are prebiotic.
Calcium: Found abundantly in yoghurt, calcium intake is linked to a reduced risk of colon cancer.
Fibres & Polyphenols: (Mentioned in the initial paragraph, but not detailed further in this excerpt).
In essence, Dr. Rajan advocates for a gut-healthy diet rich in both probiotics and prebiotics, alongside adequate calcium intake, as a preventative measure against colon cancer.