Drinking a glass of milk every day can help your stomach stay healthy, according to new research.
A study of over half a million women found that having 200 grams of milk daily could reduce the chances of getting colorectal cancer by up to 14 percent.
Other studies have also shown that dairy foods rich in calcium can protect the gut, especially in women who don’t get enough calcium and are at risk of deficiencies.
In this study, dairy products like yogurt and milk were found to have the strongest link to lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Calcium was the key factor in reducing the risk, even from non-dairy sources like soy.
On the other hand, alcohol and red or processed meat were linked to an increased risk of bowel cancer.
While more research is needed to confirm the findings, it’s clear that a healthy lifestyle and diet can help prevent bowel cancer.
So, remember to drink your milk and eat foods rich in calcium for a healthier gut!
Vocabulary List:
- Colorectal /ˌkoʊ.ləˈrɛk.təl/ (adjective): Relating to the colon and rectum.
- Deficiencies /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.siz/ (noun): Lack of a necessary quality or ingredient.
- Calcium /ˈkæl.si.əm/ (noun): A chemical element essential for living organisms particularly in bone formation.
- Process /ˈprɔː.ses/ (noun): A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
- Research /ˈriː.sɜːrʧ/ (noun): The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ (noun): The way in which a person or group lives.
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