Some fermented foods may reduce cancer risk due to their rich probiotic content.
Fermented foods provide probiotics, beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and help maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms in the digestive system. In addition to digestion, these bacteria also have a significant impact on immune system function and overall health. Probiotics, as shown by various studies, have a number of valuable advantages for us, including the possible prevention of cancer – gastroenterologist Liliya Kozlovskaya told about this in an interview with MedikForum. According to the doctor, studies have shown that beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods help prevent cancer by reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, and by stimulating the production of short-chain fatty acids and detoxifying the body.
“Examples of fermented foods with high in probiotics include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha. Including these foods in the diet has many health benefits, including cancer prevention,” said gastroenterologist Lilia Kozlovskaya.
The following fermented foods have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer in scientific studies.
Kefir. In 2017, Medical Oncology published an article on the anti-cancer properties of kefir. It reported a reduced risk of cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and lung carcinoma. Probiotics, which are rich in kefir, effectively strengthen the immune system.
Miso.Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is traditional in Japanese cuisine. According to the Journal of Toxicological Pathology, in a rat trial, miso inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells, as well as lung, breast, and liver tumors.
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Kombucha ( kombucha). This drink contains high doses of probiotics and antioxidants that improve digestion and strengthen the immune system. In the Journal of Education and Health Promotion in 2021, researchers stated that kombucha may help treat bowel cancer, it causes an enhanced antitumor effect of the agent doxorubicin.
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