A new study highlights the protective effects of milk, revealing that daily consumption can reduce the risk of bowel cancer by up to 20%.
Key Points:
- Cancer Prevention: Consuming 300 mg of calcium daily—equivalent to half a pint of milk—significantly reduces bowel cancer risk.
- Alternative Sources: Non-dairy calcium sources like fortified soy milk offer similar protective benefits.
- Research Insight: Dr. Keren Papier emphasized that calcium, found in dairy and non-dairy sources, plays a central role in lowering cancer risk.
Global Concerns:
- Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer globally, with nearly 2 million cases and 1 million deaths annually.
- Recent reports indicate a rise in bowel cancer cases among younger people, particularly in Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania.
Risk Factors:
- Poor diet, including junk food.
- Obesity and lack of physical activity.
Early Symptoms to Watch For:
- Blood in stool.
- Persistent changes in bowel habits, such as frequent or looser stools.
- Abdominal pain, discomfort, or bloating.
