Role of ultraprocessed food in early colorectal cancer among women

Higher ultraprocessed food intake could be associated with a higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in female patients.

In a study published in JAMA Oncology, investigators analyzed the relationship between ultraprocessed food consumption and early-onset colorectal cancer precursors among a group of more than 29,000 female patients who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study II and completed food-frequency questionnaires.

The investigators identified fewer than 3,000 cases of early-onset conventional adenomas and serrated lesions. The participants with a higher ultraprocessed food intake had a greater risk of early-onset conventional adenomas. However, the investigators didn’t observe the same correlation between ultraprocessed food intake and serrated lesions.

The findings indicated that ultraprocessed foods may play a role in the development of colorectal cancer in women younger than 50. The investigators underscored the significance of higher-quality diets to minimize the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer.

Read more: JAMA Oncology

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