Fast food and colon cancer risk
A new study reveals that a Western diet high in fats and meats contributes to an increased risk of colon cancer by affecting gut bacteria. Some types of bacteria convert bile acids produced by the liver into Deoxycholic Acid (DCA), a compound believed to promote tumor growth and weaken immunity in the colon. Levels of this compound are higher in colon cancer patients, highlighting the role of diet in increasing these risks.
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