Veggies Against Colon Cancer

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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world. Diet is a key factor that is in your control.


This meta-analysis of 17 studies of 639,539 people found that people who eat the most cruciferous vegetables are a significant 17% less likely to get colon cancer. Significant benefit begins at 20g a day. At an optimal 40- 60g a day, the benefits rise to a 26% reduction in risk.


BMC Gastroenterology. 2025;25,575