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Natural carrots, which are not cooked, help prevent colon cancer
The results of a study published in the English newspaper "The Chemistry of Agriculture and Food" proved that a special component found only in natural carrots helps prevent colon cancer and reduce the risk of contracting the disease. The authors of the study, researchers from the University of Newcastle in England and the University of Southern Denmark, discovered that a pest exterminator called "Falcarinol", which is found naturally in carrots and helps protect the roots of the plant from fungal diseases, helps prevent colon cancer. The "Palcrinol" is only effective when the natural carrot is eaten without having undergone a process of cooking, baking or frying, since the placrinol is sensitive to heat. It is important to note that Falcrinol is found in the roots of celery, parsley and other natural vegetables, so it is advisable to combine eating one carrot per day with other vegetables and fruits. Mr. Morten Larsen, the research director, in collaboration with the Danish Council for Agricultural Sciences are trying to develop innovative methods by which it is possible to produce carrots rich in flekrinol.
Calcium can prevent colon cancer in women
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that a diet rich in calcium can help prevent colon cancer in women. In addition, it has been proven that women who take calcium supplements, and increase the level of calcium in their body, lower the risk of colon cancer even more than those who receive calcium from dietary sources only. In a follow-up over 8.5 years of research, it was found that out of 45 thousand women, 482 developed colon cancer. Among women who consumed 800 mg of calcium or more daily, there was a 26% decrease in the risk of colon cancer, compared to women who consumed less than 530 milligrams of calcium per day. Women who consumed more than 412 mg of calcium from dietary sources, and took more than 800 mg of food supplements, the risk level of colon cancer decreased to 46%. It should be emphasized that the percentage of reduction in the risk of colon cancer is measured according to the amount of calcium consumed, regardless of its source. Bile acids formed during fat digestion cause irritation of the colon wall. The scientific research hypothesis is that the calcium neutralizes the bile acids and consequently prevents the irritation of the intestinal wall. Irritation of the colon wall may be one of the causes of colon cancer in the long run. Another hypothesis assumes that calcium acts on biochemical pathways that regulate the growth of cells and through them determine whether they will become cancerous or not. The study was published in the January 2005 issue of the newspaper "Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention".
Smoking increases the risk of colon polyps
At the 69th scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, a study was presented indicating that smoking increases the risk of developing precancerous tumors (polyps) in the large intestine. Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center researchers examined 157 people, aged 55, on the relationship between colon polyps, diet, leisure time habits, smoking and medication intake. In the study it was found that smokers were at a higher risk of developing precancerous polyps, many and larger in the colon than non-smokers. According to a special calculation made during the study, it was proven that for every additional year of smoking, the level of risk of developing a pre-cancerous tumor increases by an additional 4%!
Coffee can protect against the development of colon cancer
A team of German scientists led by Dr. Thomas Hoffman states that a certain component found in coffee, called methylpyridinium, can prevent the development of colon cancer. Strong coffee, such as espresso, contains 2-3 times the amount of substance found in weak to medium strength coffee. Also, this anti-cancer ingredient has been discovered in decaffeinated coffee and various types of instant coffee. The study was published in the Agriculture and Food Chemistry Journal. The Cancer Society disapproves of the application of the study's conclusions, since despite the possibility of coffee's effect on the prevention of colon cancer, it contains other harmful substances and this study should not be seen as a recommendation to the public to drink more coffee as a means of preventing cancer, since drinking a lot of coffee may have a negative effect on the health
Fish oil can prevent the development of colon cancer
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas and published in the "Cancer Research" newspaper indicates that fish oil can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. The researchers treated the rats with the help of various active ingredients present in fish oil, and found that the N-3 PUFA component has a protective effect on the lining of the colon and therefore prevents initial stages in the development of colon cancer. The protection of the intestinal lining is apparently due to a genetic effect of this ingredient on the lining cells and was successfully demonstrated by the researchers.
These studies are published on the occasion of colon cancer awareness month which takes place in Israel every March, at the same time as the international awareness month which is celebrated all over the world. During this month, the Association for the War of Cancer is conducting an extensive awareness campaign focusing on the crucial importance of early detection, which results in a 90% cure rate. In addition, the association's volunteers will send, free of charge, to anyone who contacts Teleinformation at 1-800-599-995, an updated information brochure on early detection of colon cancer written by experts in the field and appearing in Hebrew, Russian and Arabic languages.
And in the meantime, these days the Association for the War of Cancer is conducting a special sale in all branches of the Super-Pharm chain, as part of which colorful rubber bracelets in blue, white, pink and bright green with the inscription ForLife are sold at a price of NIS 10 per bracelet. All donations, collected from the sale of the bracelets, will be dedicated to the Cancer Society, for the benefit of promoting research in the field of cancer, means of diagnosing the disease, early detection, treatment of cancer patients and improving the quality of life of patients in Israel. The sale will continue until the stock runs out, please be sure to purchase each bracelet in the original packaging and only at Super-Pharm branches.
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