Low Carb Diets Linked with Higher Risk of Bowel Cancers
Researchers from Aberdeen’s Rowett Research Institute discovered a link between consuming carbohydrates and the presence of a cancer-fighting acid called butyrate.
The study showed that a group of men which consumed a low carbohydrate diet of only 24g a day experienced a four-fold drop in the level of a bacteria which is key to butyrate production. Professor Harry Flint, leader of the research, stated “it is possible that such diets could contribute to colorectal cancer” since butyrate has been shown to protect against the disease.
Although the study only included men, Professor Flint said it is likely the results would be the same in women.
Source: BBC News
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