The average American consumes about 100 pounds of seed oils per year, a figure 1,000 times higher than in the 1950s. This change in dietary habits coincides with a significant increase in colon cancer among those under 50, a phenomenon which could accelerate by 90% by 2030 in certain age groups. This is what led to an American study.
These oils could promote an aggressive form of colorectal cancer
It highlights a potential link between the consumption of seed oils, such as sunflower, canola, corn or grapeseed, and the increase in colon cancers among young people. Researchers have found that these oils, already associated with inflammation, may also promote an aggressive form of colorectal cancer. In France, sunflower oil is the most consumed. The study, conducted on tumor samples from 81 patients aged 30 to 85, found high levels of bioactive lipids in the tumors. These fatty compounds, produced when the body breaks down seed oils, contribute to inflammation and weaken the body's ability to fight tumors. Researchers suggest choosing oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as olive or avocado, to reduce these risks.
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