Researchers from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are found for every additional 10 grams of fiber in the diet, the risk of colorectal cancer fell 10 percent.
According to studies, high-fiber diet hypothesis which could reduce the risk of colon cancer that originated in the 1970s, when the doctor sees low rates of colon cancer among Africans who eat a diet high in fiber. The study examined the hypothesis that for years has had some mixed results. Researchers say solely red and processed meat consumption and alcohol appear to convince dietary risk factors.
In the latest study, researchers analyzed the results of 25 studies involving 2 million people. They found the intake of fiber cereals and grains are linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer, but there is no significant reduction of the risks found with consumption of fruits, vegetables and nuts such as peanuts. The researchers said more study is required for this type of fiber and the site of the large intestine and rectum cancer.