Investigating the Potential of Coffee Consumption in Reducing the Chances of Colorectal Malignancies
Chilling News: Drinking Coffee Could Lower Your Risk of Colon and Bowel Cancer
Hear this, coffee lovers! According to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), you might be doing more than just staying awake longer with that daily cup (or four). Multiple studies suggest that sipping on your favorite brew could potentially lower your risk of colorectal and bowel cancer.
Take, for instance, a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. It found that downing a hearty 4 cups of coffee each day knocked down the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence by a whopping 32%. The research involved over a thousand participants with colorectal cancer, whose stages ranged from 1 to 3.
So, what's the magic behind coffee's potential cancer-fighting prowess? Here's a lowdown:
- It reduces oxidative stress
- It aids in aiding the gut bacteria
- It inhibits the growth of tumors
- It helps protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Moreover, the WCRF points out that coffee has been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer in other studies.
However, there's a twist. Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee seem to have differing effects. While caffeinated coffee is associated with a higher risk of rectal cancer, it doesn't seem to impact the risk of colon cancer significantly. This suggests that our bodies might process these two brews differently.
But don't swipe that café card just yet! Preventing colorectal cancer is more than just a cup of joe. Regular exercise, maintaining a nutritious diet, steering clear of tobacco and alcohol can also help keep the big C at bay.
Curious about more cancer-busting tips and insights? Here are some sites to check out:
- Can coffee cause cancer?
- Cancer-fighting foods to reduce cancer risk
- Diet and cancer risk: What to know
Stay caffeinated, stay healthy! ☕️💥💪🏼
- The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) suggests that drinking coffee could potentially lower the risk of colorectal and bowel cancer, according to multiple studies.
- A study published in the International Journal of Cancer found that drinking four cups of coffee each day reduced the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence by 32%.
- Coffee might have cancer-fighting properties due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress, aid in the growth of gut bacteria, inhibit the growth of tumors, and protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- However, caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may have differing effects on the risk of rectal and colon cancer, with caffeinated coffee being associated with a higher risk of rectal cancer but not significantly impacting the risk of colon cancer.
