What are the causes of colorectal cancer

Many people do not know what causes colorectal cancer, including patients. They wonder why their healthy bodies can cause this disease and mistakenly think that it is an infectious disease. However, according to scientific verification, this disease is closely related to your usual eating habits. Let's take a look at a more detailed introduction below.

Unlike China, there are more colon cancer patients in Western European and American countries. At present, it is not possible to say exactly what causes the difference between the two, but studies have shown that the high incidence of colorectal cancer is closely related to factors such as diet. Research surveys in recent years have shown that the number of colon cancer patients in some large cities in my country has increased year by year, and the proportion of colorectal cancer has been readjusted, which is related to the increasingly "Westernized" diet.

It is understood that in Europe and the United States, where colon cancer is prevalent, people consume about 60 to 120 grams of fat in their daily diet, accounting for nearly half of the total calories, and mainly saturated fat; while in some Asian and African countries where colon cancer is less prevalent, each person consumes 20 to 60 grams of fat per day, accounting for only one-tenth of the total calories, and mainly unsaturated fat. Of course, whether the type of fat is absolutely related to the incidence of colon cancer is still under further study. However, the more consistent view is that saturated fat is related to the growth of anaerobic bacteria in the intestines, and these bacteria can produce toxins that cause colon polyps and tumors.

The prevention of colorectal cancer can only start from daily diet, work and rest, and adjusting mentality, because more and more phenomena show that the incidence of such tumors is indeed closely related to the acquired environment and the living conditions of people. In addition, the lack of plant cellulose is also a major cause of colorectal cancer. In addition to controlling excessive fat and protein intake, citizens should eat more foods rich in plant cellulose, such as rice, wheat, sweet potatoes, corn, barley, sorghum, oats, etc. Fresh vegetables, fruits, kelp, and seaweed are also good sources of plant cellulose. In addition, tobacco and alcohol are also currently recognized as important causes of cancer.

The above are the main causes of colorectal cancer, so for the sake of your own health, please eat more vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in plant fiber. Don’t just blindly pursue enjoyment and satisfy your desires. Maybe if you control yourself properly, this situation will not happen to you.