Fiber and Cancer

Overview

Journal Med Oncol Tumor Pharmacother

Specialties Oncology
Pharmacology

Date 1990 Jan 1

PMID 2172667

Authors

D Kritchevsky

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Abstract

The role of dietary fiber in colon cancer is still not clear. Ecological studies suggested a protective role for high fiber intake, but more recent analysis shows similar intakes of dietary fiber in populations with high or low incidence of colon cancer. Case-control studies generally do not support a protective role for fiber. The data suggest that the effects of fiber must be considered in the context of the total diet and interactions of dietary components. A role for levels of energy intake is not excluded.

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