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Inflammation‐Modulating Effect of Butyrate in the Prevention of Colon Cancer by Dietary Fiber
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Eating fiber helps lower your chances of getting colon cancer by keeping your blood sugar in check, boosting good gut bacteria, and reducing inflammation in your body.
A substance called butyrate can stop certain processes in cancer cells grown in a lab, which makes the cancer cells die off.
Eating more fiber might help lower your chances of getting colon cancer by changing the bacteria in your gut and making helpful chemicals.
A natural substance called butyrate stops colon cancer from happening by helping your body's immune system stay balanced, not by blocking certain enzymes.