Research by American scientists has concluded that changing dietary habits are fueling the ever-increasing incidence of colon cancer worldwide. This, coupled with chronic inflammation, is worsening these cases, it said.
–Galla S Kiran Kumar, Bureau ChiefThe growing threat of the Western diet
is countered by good food
Research by American scientists has concluded that changing dietary habits are fueling the ever-increasing incidence of colon cancer worldwide. It is stated that these cases are getting worse because of this, which is accompanied by chronic inflammation. It has been warned that the ‘Western diet’ with its ultra-processed foods and chronic inflammation may be the cause of tumor growth. In this context, scientists are conducting research on the topic of improving the situation with a healthy diet. It is believed that this method can control inflammation, and thereby colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. It accounts for 10 percent of all cancer cases. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In most cases, it is diagnosed at an advanced stage. Treatment options are limited at that stage. Therefore, it is important to take precautions from the start, say scientists at the University of South Florida in the US. They have conducted in-depth research into the impact of the Western diet on this disease .
What is the diet?
The Western diet is high in sugars, saturated fats, ultra-processed foods, chemicals, and inflammatory seed oils.
This is intestinal bandha!
It has already been revealed that people who eat an unhealthy diet have more inflammation in their bodies. Scientists have explained that this inflammation is seen in the colon cells. They said that cancer is like a long-term wound and does not heal in one go. If you eat a Western diet with a lot of ultra-processed food on a regular basis, the healing ability of that wound will decrease. They said that increased inflammation and a decreased immune system will ultimately lead to the development of cancer.
- The bioactive lipids found in healthy fats like avocados are good for the body. With their help, our body reduces inflammation. Processed foods also contain these. However, these are harmful. If they enter the body, the balance in the immune system is disrupted and chronic inflammation occurs.
- Bioactive lipids are very small molecules that are difficult to detect in the body. However, scientists at the University of South Florida used sensitive analytical methods to detect them in 162 tumor samples.
- These cells have more particles that stimulate inflammation. There are fewer particles that reduce inflammation and heal the cells. That means.. they have more lipids found in unhealthy foods!
Pathways to new treatments..
Based on the latest research findings, scientists have introduced a new, natural approach called ‘Resolution Medicine’ to treat colon cancer.
- In this, the patient’s diet is balanced to reduce inflammation. For this, a healthy unprocessed diet is provided with omega-3 fatty acids and ‘specialized pro-resolving mediators’ extracted from fish oil. Researchers say that this can restore the body’s healing mechanisms. This approach also includes adequate sleep and exercise.
- Scientists said that preliminary experiments conducted with the ingredients in fish oil have yielded good results. They said that they have the ability to prevent inflammation at its source. Thus, they said that many diseases can be prevented. Further research is underway on this
