Khaberni - A recent scientific study showed that a diet promoting inflammation in the body increases the risk of breast cancer in women.
Researchers reached this conclusion after analyzing the health and dietary data of hundreds of thousands of women from various countries around the world, obtained from 19 extensive studies on the topic of nutrition and health.
The study was based on what is known as the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), which measures the extent to which inflammation-inducing foods dominate an individual's diet compared to foods that reduce inflammation. Inflammation-reducing foods include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, while inflammation-promoting foods include processed meats, sweets, and refined foods.
Researchers found that women with the highest DII were significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, and in some studies, the risk was nearly twice as high compared to those who followed a healthy diet. In long-term studies, the relationship was weaker but still present, showing that the higher the rate of inflammation in the body due to diet, the higher the risk of cancer.
The study leaders confirm that these findings do not mean that certain foods directly cause cancer. The studies show a correlation, not a direct cause. However, they suggest that following a more balanced diet, focusing on plant-based and whole foods, may not only be beneficial for heart health and metabolism but may also help reduce cancer risks.
The Chief Oncologist of the Russian Ministry of Health, Andrey Kaprin, had also previously indicated that excessive weight in women could cause serious tumors such as endometrial cancer and breast cancer.
