by Suzanne Mahady, The Conversation Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. In 2017, bowel cancer was the second most common cancer in Australia and rates are increasing in people under 50. Up to 35% of cancers worldwide might be caused by lifestyle factors such as diet and smoking. So how can we go about reducing our risk of bowel cancer? What to eat Based on current evidence, a high...
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Patients on immunotherapies should consume more fiber, fewer probiotics
By Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. A new study has found that taking probiotics could drastically reduce the response of cancer patients to immunotherapy. Probiotics are freely available without prescription and are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. On the other hand, patients on a fiber-rich diet showed a five-fold increase in response. The study was presented on April 2,...
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Could your low-carb diet be wrecking your gut? Nutritionist explains why fiber is ESSENTIAL to beat belly bulge
Low-carb diets have been shown to safely reduce weight and body fat But long-term, lack of fiber could derail your gut and damage your health Rob Hobson, Head of Nutrition at Healthspan, explains how you can save your gut while following a low-carbohydrate weight loss diet Low carbohydrate diets have become a popular way for people...