The Claim
If the daily whole grain intake of all Australian adults were increased from 21 g to 48 g, annual direct healthcare cost savings of AUD 37.2 million for colorectal cancer and AUD 405.1 million for total cancers would result from modeled reductions in cancer mortality risk and current healthcare expenditure data.
What the research says
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Increasing daily whole grain intake from 21 grams to 48 grams for all Australian adults would reduce cancer deaths and save AUD 442.3 million in healthcare costs annually.
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If 100% of Australian adults increased their daily whole grain intake from 21 g to the recommended 48 g, annual direct healthcare cost savings of AUD 37.2 million for colorectal cancer and AUD 405.1 million for total cancers could be achieved, based on modeled reductions in cancer mortality risk and current healthcare expenditure data.
When people eat more whole grains, the indigestible parts reach the gut bacteria, which break them down into special acids. These acids feed the cells lining the colon, strengthen the barrier between the gut and the rest of the body, and stop harmful inflammation and abnormal cell growth that can lead to cancer.
What the research says
1 studyIf every adult in Australia ate 27 more grams of whole grains each day, this study shows the healthcare system would save millions because fewer people would get or die from colorectal and other cancers. The numbers in the claim come straight from this research.
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