ISLAMABAD: Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of colon cancer cases in people under the age of fifty across the globe. To put it more precisely, the figures have escalated by nearly 20% in total. This most surprising turn of events has caused the health experts to look for risk reduction methods concerning this disease mainly in the youth.
One of the evidence sources for a developing diet pattern is that the regular intake of yogurt might be a good option for the prevention of certain types of colon cancer.
The group of researchers attributes this positive influence to yogurt’s potential role in promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria are mainly responsible for human health which is not only limited to the digestive process but also includes the immune system operation and the regulation of inflammation important factor that has been linked to the higher risk of cancer.
Yogurt is among those foods that contain live probiotics which can maintain the gut bacteria in a healthy state. An equilibrated gut microbiome is a great immune system builder and a good protector against chronic inflammations, which are the main causes of cancer.
