I'm a doctor - these 'healthy' foods may be fueling a colon cancer crisis in young people READ MORE: Study reveals overlooked foods that can slash cancer risk 35% By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.
Com Published: 18:24, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 18:40, 9 September 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Doctors have ramped up their warnings over how ultra-processed foods could be contributing to the surge of colon cancer cases in young people. And while candy, chips and processed meats have gotten the most attention recently, there is a growing number of people who report eating 'clean' but are still getting cancer . Gastroenterologist at the University of Miami Dr Maria Abreu, who was recently awarded a grant to study this phenomenon, believes part of the problem is the amount of emulsifiers in modern foods, including those that are in healthy products, such as low-fat yogurts, light salad dressings and peanut butter.
The common additives that help give dairy-free and low- and non-fat foods their combined and creamy texture, but have been linked to gut inflammation and disruption of the gut microbiome - the collection of healthy bacteria in the body's digestive tract. Your browser does not support iframes. Under normal conditions, the gut microbiome protects the digestive tract from pathogens and infections and helps prevent and reduce gut inflammation.
When the microbiome is thrown off by medications or certain foods with additives - or the digestive tract is damag.