Journal of Digestive Cancer Research

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Nutritional Issues for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

대장암 예방을 위한 영양학적 이슈

  • Soyeon Jeong (Gachon Biomedical Convergence Institute, Gachon University) ;
  • Jung Ho Kim (Gachon Biomedical Convergence Institute, Gachon University)
  • 정소연 (가천대학교 길병원 가천의생명융합연구원) ;
  • 김정호 (가천대학교 길병원 가천의생명융합연구원)
  • Received : 2023.08.01
  • Accepted : 2023.08.04
  • Published : 2023.08.20
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Abstract

Dietary habits play a significant role in the development of colorectal cancer. Over the past decades, various epidemiological and meta-studies have indicated a close relationship among nutrient intake, dietary habits, and incidence of colorectal cancer. Less consumption of red or processed meat and alcohol, if possible, and high consumption of vitamins B and D, garlic, magnesium, fiber, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Additionally, balanced diet intake and proper weight maintenance are crucial for colon cancer prevention. All these factors are modifiable and associated with the recurrence and overall survival after cancer development, thereby greatly contributing to the nutritional treatment of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (NRF-2022R1C1C1010335 to JHK).

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