Fiber reduces the conversion of primary into secondary bile acids, which are potential cancer promoters; it absorbs more bile acids and dilutes them within a larger stool mass,
thus protecting against colon cancer.
As we mentioned above, the fiber in brown rice can also help to
protect you against colon cancer since fiber binds to cancer - causing chemicals, keeping them away from the cells lining the colon, plus it can help normalize bowel function, reducing constipation.
They contain huge amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and are believed to
protect against colon cancer.
Thus pharmaceutical companies have been eager to find drugs that target only COX - 2, particularly since epidemiological data and now laboratory studies indicate the long - term use of these drugs can
protect against colon cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Surprisingly, they also discovered that AIM2 influences the microbiota — the population of gut bacteria — apparently fostering the proliferation of «good» bacteria that can
protect against colon cancer.
The soluble fiber found in whole rice reduces bad cholesterol levels and
protects against colon cancer.
The conclusions of their experiments showed that a high fat diet rich in saturated fats, specifically coconut oil,
protected against colon cancer.
Blueberries also contain pterostibene, a compound which has the potential to
protect against colon cancer.
Daily consumption of beans and other legumes help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce your appetite, and
protect against colon cancer.
Studies have shown that the addition of fiber (from a product like Metamucil) to a poor diet does NOT
protect against colon cancer, but that diets rich in high fiber foods do protect against colon cancer (18 — 21).