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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Dietary Factors

Dietary Factors


Previous research suggested that diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in meats pose a risk for colon cancer, and that those rich in fruits and vegetables are protective against many cancers.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains

There has been a prevailing belief based on several studies that high intake of fruits and vegetables can lower the risk for colorectal cancer. Studies have been mixed, however, on their benefits. A 2002 study, for example, reported that these foods do...

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A Closer Look at Probiotics
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...also be taken as in capsules, tablets, and powders. Acidophilus is a generalized term referring... Read more »

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IBD & The Gut: New Research & The Truth about Colonics and Probiotics
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...a capsule that contains good gut bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. In my... Read more »

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My Bog Blog Intro
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...called the island's doctor who recommended I take acidophilus pills, eat yogurt, and rest.... Read more »

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Economic Depression Meets Clinical Depression
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...the media, or the person who came up with the word acidophilus, take a good long hard look at... Read more »

Health Guide

Urinary Tract Infection: Other Treatments
...have other health benefits as well. The best-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products (kefir). The probiotics... Read more »
Sinusitis: Prevention
...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one study, milk containing the strain... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Considerations
...common surgical complication. The most well-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products. Others, such as... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
...however, are not fully known. The most well-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as acidophilus, which are found in yogurt and other fermented milk products. Others, however, may... Read more »
Pneumonia: Medications
...antibiotics is stomach problems.Antibiotics raise the risk for vaginal infections. Taking supplements of acidophilus or eating yogurt with active cultures may help restore healthy bacteria that... Read more »

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