Nonfiber Carbohydrate Increases Risk of Colorectal Cancer – (08-07-00)



Nonfiber Carbohydrate Increases Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Many studies have shown an increase in several types of cancer from consumption of refined grains (i.e. enriched wheat flour). On the flip side, whole grains have unquestionably shown to reduce risks of most of these same types of cancers, as well as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and many others. This is a fact that all those “high protein gurus” seem to forget about when they recommend staying away from all carbs.

Individuals who consume the highest amounts of digestible carbohydrate — the nonfiber “effective” component of carbohydrate — have a twofold increased risk for developing colorectal cancer compared with those who eat the lowest amounts, Canadian researchers reported at the Society for Epidemiologic research meeting in Seattle, Washington, last week.

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Category: Colon / Colorectal Cancer
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