Healthy Snacks That Can Reduce Risk Of Usum Cancer

JAKARTA - Healthy snacks rich in probiotics can provide tremendous benefits, including helping reduce the risk of intestinal cancer. One of the snacks in the spotlight is yogurt, which is known to be able to maintain the health of the gut microbiome and has the potential to protect against colorectal cancer.

According to research from Mass General Brigham, regular yogurt consumption can contribute to a lower risk of collorectal cancer, particularly the more aggressive type of proximal colossal cancer.

The study involved about 150,000 participants who observed the intake of their dairy products, including yogurt. The results show that participants who consume two servings of yogurt or more each week experience a reduced risk of cancer by up to 20%, especially in cases of positive tumors in Bifidobacterium.

Dr. Shuji Ogono, author of this study correspondence, stressed the importance of the relationship between eating patterns, intestinal microbiomes, and overall body health.

Researchers found that yogurt and other fermented products modulate immunity and reduce inflammation, which plays a role in suppressing the development of certain tumors.

In addition, Dr. Tomotaka Ugai added that the effects of yogurt protection appear specific to tumors containing Bifidobacterium. Meanwhile, Dr. Andrew T. Chan emphasized that this study opens up new opportunities to understand the link between eating patterns, intestinal microbiomes, and the risk of colorectal cancer, especially among young people.

Consistency in consuming healthy snacks such as yogurt can be a simple but big step to maintain gut health and prevent cancer. Consulting with medical personnel is still recommended to adjust the best diet for the body.