Consumption of walnuts causes the growth and reproduction of bacteria that help protect against cancer.
.A team of researchers from the Laboratory of genomic medicine Jackson found that eating walnuts affects the intestinal microflora in such a way that reduces the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer. A study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.
Scientists have discovered that if mice consumed 7-10,5 percent of the total number of calories they receive in the form of walnuts, the likelihood of colon cancer, they have significantly decreased. The effect was most pronounced in male mice, which developed in 2.3 times fewer tumors when fed on the amount of nuts, equivalent to a human serving of approximately 30 grams.
Walnuts contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E, known for its anti-cancer properties. Studies show that walnuts also help to reduce the risk of diseases related to diet and lifestyle, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological disorders. H
Scientists have examined the effect of walnuts on two groups of mice. The first was fed standard laboratory food, the second is ordinary for Americans food. Each group was allocated a sub-group whose diet was supplemented with walnuts. The results showed that mice that ate familiar to the people food along with the nuts, the likelihood of developing cancer of the colon was the least.
The researchers analyzed the composition of the intestinal microbiota in animals and found that consumption of walnuts causes the growth and reproduction of bacteria that help protect against cancer. For example, some microorganisms digest the cellulose with the formation of compounds with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
According to scientists, before the walnuts can be unequivocally recommended as a means of cancer prevention, it is necessary to study their influence on the human body.
