• Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK, with around 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year
• About 1 in 20 people in the UK will develop bowel cancer at some point in their lives
• While there is no sure-fire way to prevent bowel cancer, there are dietary changes you can make that may lower your risk
Researchers believe that between 15 – 35% of bowel cancers could be prevented by simply changing our diets . While there is no guaranteed diet to prevent the disease, changing your diet could help to reduce your cancer risk in general as well as improve your overall health.
My experience:
Unfortunately I had a sweet lady (patient), who was in an advanced stage when she reached me for treatment. I always think about her with the most respect and fondness.
My own Grandfather died in 2011 from this disease and I was out of the country that time.
With so many eating allergies nowadays (such as Coeliac disease), the Bowel disease is growing and “taking” people quickly. First because it can camouflage itself by “aches and intestine problems such as diarrhea or constipation” that people simply don’t think about it.
If you have constipation that can last for a week or more, or have a diarrhea the whole days, please search your GP and ask for some analysis such a colonoscopy.
It’s not one of the best analysis to make but be brave and check it out.
Take control with these five quick and easy diet changes to help protect yourself:
1. Eat less cured and processed meat such as bacon, sausages and ham
There is evidence that eating cured and processed meat may increase bowel cancer risk. Cut down by eating processed meats less often or in smaller amounts – why not try swapping these meats for alternatives such as chicken, fish or vegetarian options?
2. Consume less red meat and more fish
The Department of Health advises people who eat more than 90g (cooked weight) of red and processed meat a day to cut down to 70g (e.g. two beef burgers or three slices of roast beef, pork or lamb) to help reduce their bowel cancer risk , whilst research indicates that eating more fish may also help lower your risk. Try having occasional meat-free days, and try to eat at least two portions of fish each week.
3. Increase intake of fibre from cereals, beans, fruit and vegetables
The large European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study has shown that people who regularly consume fruit and vegetables have a lower bowel cancer risk – make sure you get your five a day!
4. Supplement your diet
ProfBiotics Bowel (www.dietandcancer.co.uk) is a supplement developed by a leading cancer specialist, containing anti bowel cancer nutrients in high dosages, such as curcumin, green tea, and vitamin D. The formula contains the equivalent of eight teaspoons of turmeric, and the same quality of polyphenols found in 10 cups of green tea, which would be difficult to consume each day through diet alone.
5. Limit alcohol
Bowel cancer risk increases by 15% in people who drink 12.5 units of alcohol per week and is higher in people who drink more than this. Men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units of alcohol a day, 2-3 for women. If you’ve had a heavy drinking session, avoid alcohol for 48 hours .
Welcomed by leading cancer experts, it has been developed in consultation with Professor Martyn Caplin, consultant gastroenterologist at London’s Royal Free Hospital, following a comprehensive review of clinical evidence investigating the role of specific nutrients in bowel cancer prevention.
The supplement has been formulated to contain the specific blend of ingredients to help support bowel wellbeing:
• Curcumin, which has been shown to work by inhibiting cell invasion and by having anti-inflammatory properties. It has been shown to reduce the number of ileal and rectal adenomas in patients with adenomatous polyposis. A separate study also shows that curcumin may help stop cancer cells growing and reduces tumour formation where the colon is inflamed
• Green Tea, which has been shown in human studies to be associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer risk
• Vitamin D – data suggest there is an association between lower levels of vitamin D and higher rates of bowel cancer
The formula contains the equivalent of eight teaspoons of turmeric, and the same quality of polyphenols found in 10 cups of green tea, which would be difficult to consume each day through diet alone.
The supplement has been formulated to contain the specific blend of ingredients to help support bowel wellbeing:
• Curcumin, which has been shown to work by inhibiting cell invasion and by having anti-inflammatory properties. It has been shown to reduce the number of ileal and rectal adenomas in patients with adenomatous polyposis. A separate study also shows that curcumin may help stop cancer cells growing and reduces tumour formation where the colon is inflamed
• Green Tea, which has been shown in human studies to be associated with a reduction in colorectal cancer risk
• Vitamin D – data suggest there is an association between lower levels of vitamin D and higher rates of bowel cancer
The formula contains the equivalent of eight teaspoons of turmeric, and the same quality of polyphenols found in 10 cups of green tea, which would be difficult to consume each day through diet alone.
ProfBiotics Bowel is priced at RRP £29.50 and is available from profbiotics.com, dietandcancer.co.uk or by calling 020 7193 8838.
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