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.