Researching coffee consumption: Potential role in reducing colorectal cancer risk
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Down at the local coffee shop, 4 cups o' Joe might just save your bacon! According to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), multiple studies have pointed towards a connection between coffee drinking and a lower chance of getting colorectal and bowel cancer.
You've probably heard of that study in the International Journal of Cancer, right? It found that knocking back 4 cups a day dropped the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence by 32%. The research involved 1,719 colorectal cancer sufferers in stages 1 through 3.
Just what's so special about java, you ask? Well, here are a few possibilities:
- It cuts down on oxidative stress
- Helps out the gut bacteria
- Keeps tumors in check
- Guardians against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
The World Cancer Research Fund also brings up other research that pointed to a lower colorectal cancer risk for java drinkers.
Now here's where things get interesting – there's a difference between caffeinated and decaf. Caffeine boosts the chances of rectal cancer without increasing the risk of colon cancer, according to some research. Seems like our bodies handle the two types of brew differently.
So, how can you lower your risk of colorectal cancer?
- Exercise regularly
- Eat right
- Skip the smokes and booze
Want to learn more? Check out:
- Can coffee give you cancer?
- 5 Cancer-fighting foods to lower your risk
- The link between diet and cancer development
- The World Cancer Research Fund suggests that regular coffee consumption may decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a type of cancer they frequently discuss in their research.
- In the realm of oncology, or the study of cancer, coffee has been found to potentially lower oxidative stress and support the health of gut bacteria, factors that could help inhibit tumor growth.
- While coffee seems to have a beneficial role in health-and-wellness, specifically in combating colorectal cancer, it's worth noting that certain medical-conditions, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, may also be positively affected by this beverage.
- Intriguingly, the World Cancer Research Fund's studies also highlight a difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. While caffeine may increase the risk of rectal cancer, it does not seem to boost the risk of colon cancer, indicating that our bodies may process these two forms of brew differently.
