Could coffee consumption potentially reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer?
Coffee and colorectal cancer risks, huh? Ain't no party like a coffee and health party, right?
According to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), there's some solid evidence pointing to less colorectal and bowel cancer for coffee enthusiasts. That's right, chugging down four cups a day might just be your ticket to a lower risk of colorectal cancer recurrence, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. The study looked at 1,719 participants, all with colorectal cancer in stages 1 through 3.
So, how does coffee help? Well, it seems to:
- Slash oxidative stress
- Work its magic on gut bacteria
- Hinder tumor growth
- Shield against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
But wait, there's more! The same study found that coffee drinkers had a lower colorectal cancer risk compared to those who abstained. Caffeinated coffee and rectal cancer? Apparently, there's a link there, too, with caffeinated coffee associated with a higher risk of rectal cancer, not colon cancer. So, it seems our bodies metabolize the two types differently.
Now, if you're looking to lower your colorectal cancer risk even more, here are some tips:- Move that booty! Regular physical activity is a must- Eat a diet filled with nutrients- Stay away from tobacco and booze
While the research doesn't explicitly link coffee as a direct cancer-fighting superfood, it sure seems to play a role when it's part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. And hey, if it's fun, reduce stress, and contributes to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, who are we to argue?
For more info on coffee, cancer, and awesome dietary patterns, be sure to check out these intel drops:- Can coffee cause cancer?- Cancer-fighting foods to reduce cancer risk- Diet and cancer risk: What to know
- The World Cancer Research Fund suggests a link between coffee consumption and reduced risks of colorectal and bowel cancer, with four cups a day potentially lowering colorectal cancer recurrence risks.
- According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer, coffee consumption may help slash oxidative stress, work on gut bacteria, hinder tumor growth, and shield against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Despite not being a direct cancer-fighting superfood, coffee appears to play a role in a balanced and healthy lifestyle, contributing to a lower risk of colorectal cancer when coupled with physical activity, a nutrient-rich diet, and abstinence from tobacco and alcohol.
- Interestingly, while caffeinated coffee may be associated with a higher risk of rectal cancer, not colon cancer, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with coffee consumption could help further reduce one's colorectal cancer risk.
