Recent research has shown that regular consumption of ‘ultra-processed’ foods may increase the risk of Bowel cancer in women.
The term ultra-processed foods was coined about 15 years ago, and it includes various types such as foods made from a slice of brown bread, ice cream, papad, chips, packaged yogurt and milk, which are produced through industrial processing.
Most foods that are produced in factories, industries, hotels, and food chains are called ultra-processed, and the negative effects of their consumption have been reported in several studies.
According to research published on a medical website, high consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of colon cancer in women, especially in women over the age of 50.
The study collected data on about 29,000 female nurses for 24 years.
The results showed that if a woman ate about 10 types of ultra-processed foods per day, her risk of developing precancerous polyps (growths) in the colon was 45 percent higher, compared to women who ate only 3 types of such foods per day.
These polyps are called adenomas, which can sometimes turn into cancer. High consumption of ultra-processed foods can increase this risk.
Experts say that reducing the consumption of such foods and using healthier alternatives can help reduce the risk of colon cancer.
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