A meta-analysis of prospective studies showed a weak but statistically significant association between high intake of fruits and vegetables and a lowered risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.
Researchers assessed 19 prospective studies of fruit and vegetable intake and colorectal cancer risk. The summary relative risk for the highest and lowest intake was 0.92 for fruit and vegetables combined, 0.90 for fruit, and 0.91 for vegetables. The greatest risk reduction evidently resulted when intake increased from very low levels of intake. Authors of the study noted little evidence of heterogeneity in the analyses and no evidence of small-study bias.
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Researchers assessed 19 prospective studies of fruit and vegetable intake and colorectal cancer risk. The summary relative risk for the highest and lowest intake was 0.92 for fruit and vegetables combined, 0.90 for fruit, and 0.91 for vegetables. The greatest risk reduction evidently resulted when intake increased from very low levels of intake. Authors of the study noted little evidence of heterogeneity in the analyses and no evidence of small-study bias.
Read the study about fruit and vegetable impact on CRC risk.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
- Insulin Sensitizers May Help Ward Off Colorectal Cancer for Diabetes Patients
- Study Shows No Link Between Folates, Colorectal Cancer
- Two Samples in FIT Testing Improves Diagnostic Yield Without Affecting Attendance