These starches also show promise in helping prevent cancer. Scientists know that resistant starch can promote a more diverse gut microbiome, which boosts gut health and helps prevent colon cancer.

Therefore, the combined consumption of resistant starch and insoluble non-starch polysaccharides may contribute to the dietary modulation of colon cancer risk. Twenty four male pigs (Large White × ...

Resistant starch is found in cooked and cooled rice, raw oats, beans and lentils. As a whole, among fibre's benefits is to reduce the risk of bowel cancer, says Dr Rakshit. One study published in ...

Fiber- and antioxidant-rich chickpeas are dietitians’ favorite carb for gut health. Chickpeas may fight inflammation, improve ...

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer ...

Metastatic bowel (colorectal) cancer is cancer that started in either the back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon) and has spread to another part of the body. It is also called advanced bowel ...

A toxin produced by E. coli, a bacteria that causes food poisoning, may be driving rates of bowel cancer in young people, scientists have discovered. According to experts, this important finding could ...

and further tests revealed she had stage 4 bowel cancer—which spread to her liver. Maria underwent two cycles of chemotherapy, which worked initially, but the disease soon became resistant. However, ...