Eating Fiber and Cancer Risk
High and low dietary fiber consumption and cancer risk: a comprehensive umbrella review with meta-meta-analysis involving meta-analyses of observational epidemiological studies
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This study looked at many other studies to see if eating more fiber affects cancer.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 539 / 100
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The highest quality evidence. These studies systematically search, appraise, and synthesize results from multiple individual studies, providing the most reliable summary of current knowledge.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
This study looked at many other studies to see if eating more fiber affects cancer.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 539 / 100
Evidence Score
The highest quality evidence. These studies systematically search, appraise, and synthesize results from multiple individual studies, providing the most reliable summary of current knowledge.
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Eating more fiber in your diet might help lower your chances of getting cancer overall, according to a big review of past studies.
Eating more fiber might help people live longer by lowering their chances of dying from cancer.
Eating more fiber might lower your chances of getting cancers in your stomach or intestines, according to a big review of past studies.
Eating more fiber might lower your chances of getting breast cancer, according to a big review of studies.
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.