Does fiber play a protective role in colorectal cancer?
The question of whether fiber plays a protective role against colorectal cancer has become quite controversial. Early studies suggested that fiber is indeed protective, whereas more recent and highly publicized studies find no protective effect. Pending additional studies that may resolve this controversy, a high fiber diet is recommended because of its overall nutritional value and because it promotes good bowel function. Furthermore, fiber is also beneficial for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and a variety of other medical conditions.
The question of whether fiber plays a protective role against colorectal cancer has become quite controversial. Early studies suggested that fiber is indeed protective, whereas more recent and highly publicized studies find no protective effect. Pending additional studies that may resolve this controversy, a high-fiber diet is recommended because of its overall nutritional value, and because it promotes good bowel function. Furthermore, fiber is also beneficial for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and a variety of other medical conditions.
The question of whether fiber plays a protective role against colorectal cancer has become quite controversial. Early studies suggested that fiber is indeed protective, whereas more recent and highly publicized studies find no protective effect. Pending additional studies that may resolve this controversy, a high fiber diet is recommended because of its overall nutritional value and because it promotes good bowel function. Furthermore, fiber is also beneficial for individuals with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and a variety of other medical conditions. What are early symptoms of colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer can be associated with unexplained weight loss, change in bowel habits from what is considered normal for a given individual – either constipation or diarrhea – unexplained anemia (low blood count), visible blood in the stool, hidden blood in the stool (which is checked by smearing stool on a special piece of card, called the fecal occult blood test), and unexplained
