Study Links Fiber Consumption to Epigenetic Changes with Anticancer Effects
🌱 Fiber Consumption and Its Anticancer Effects
Key Findings:
Epigenetic Influence: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), especially butyrate and propionate—produced from fiber—attach to DNA-packaging proteins (histones), modifying gene expression in both healthy and cancerous colon cells.
Cancer Risk Reduction: A review of 11 meta-analyses linked higher fiber intake to lower risk of cancers such as gastric, esophageal, ovarian, endometrial, and breast cancer.
Hormone Regulation: Fiber helps reduce estrogen reabsorption, curbing hormone-driven cancers.
Inflammation Control: It moderates inflammation and supports immune stability, contributing to overall metabolic health.
Practical Recommendations:
Start with simple carbs (like white rice and fruit juices) if gut health is compromised.
Progress slowly to fibrous foods to avoid endotoxin release from bad gut bacteria.
Support gut microbiome to boost butyrate production naturally—key for gut lining integrity and immune regulation.