Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk

Research shows diets high in processed foods promote inflammation that hinders the body's ability to fight tumors.

Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., is increasingly linked to chronic inflammation caused by ultra-processed foods.
Researchers found that tumors in patients with poor diets contained higher levels of pro-inflammatory molecules and fewer healing compounds.
The study highlights an imbalance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in Western diets, with processed foods driving inflammation and suppressing immune responses.
The findings support a new approach called 'resolution medicine,' which focuses on anti-inflammatory diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids to aid healing and prevent disease.
Early trials using specialized fish oil derivatives show promise, and researchers aim to further explore dietary interventions to combat inflammation-driven cancer growth.