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Some foods are considered good for the gut microbiome. Yogurt, which is loaded with beneficial bacteria, is one of them. A recent study found that eating yogurt two or more times a week for long periods of time (years!) is associated with a lower risk for several types of colorectal cancer.

However, it must be noted that the study found that eating yogurt, whether frequently or not, did NOT have an association with overall colorectal cancer incidence. It was just with colon cancer that had Bifidobacterium-positive tumors (31% of colon cancers in this study). Persons eating 2 or more yogurts per week had a 20% lower incidence of Bifidobacterium-positive tumors.

Yogurt contains Bifidobacterium bacteria, a bacteria that is considered tumor-suppressive. By the way, all fermented dairy products (e.g., kefir, buttermilk, cheese) have long been viewed as beneficial to health, and they all contain a variety of microbes, including Lactobacillus species.

From Science Daily: Long-term yogurt consumption tied to decreased incidence of certain types of colorectal cancer

Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer. ...continue reading "Eating Yogurt Associated With A Lower Risk For Some Colorectal Cancers"

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Great reason to enjoy spicy food. From Science Daily:

Chili peppers for a healthy gut: Spicy chemical may inhibit gut tumors

Researchers report that dietary capsaicin – the active ingredient in chili peppers – produces chronic activation of a receptor on cells lining the intestines of mice, triggering a reaction that ultimately reduces the risk of colorectal tumors.

...the current study suggests one potential remedy might be spicy capsaicin, which acts as an irritant in mammals, generating a burning sensation in contact with tissue. Capsaicin is already broadly used as an analgesic in topical ointments, where its properties as an irritant overwhelm nerves, rendering them unable to report pain for extended periods of time. It's also the active ingredient in pepper spray.

The researchers fed capsaicin to mice genetically prone to developing multiple tumors in the gastrointestinal tract. The treatment resulted in a reduced tumor burden and extended the lifespans of the mice by more than 30 percent. The treatment was even more effective when combined with celecoxib, a COX-2 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug already approved for treating some forms of arthritis and pain.