Study Links Milk and Calcium to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk

British research finds milk and yogurt consumption may lower colon cancer risk, while alcohol and red meat increase it.

A large-scale British study suggests that daily consumption of milk and yogurt can reduce the risk of colon cancer, with calcium playing a key role.
Drinking 200 grams of milk daily was associated with a 14% lower risk, while 50 grams of yogurt reduced the risk by 8%.
Calcium's protective effects may stem from its ability to bind to potentially cancer-causing substances in the colon.
Conversely, consuming alcohol and red or processed meats was linked to a higher risk of colon cancer, with alcohol increasing risk by 15% per 20 grams daily.
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in Germany, with over 5% of the population affected during their lifetime.