Khaberni - A recent scientific study revealed that a diet that raises inflammation levels in the body may increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
Researchers analyzed health and dietary data for hundreds of thousands of women worldwide, taken from 19 large-scale studies, focusing on what is known as the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII). This index measures the extent to which the diet relies on foods that cause inflammation versus those that reduce it.
Foods that reduce inflammation include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, whereas foods that enhance inflammation such as processed meats, sweets, and refined foods increase inflammation levels in the body.
The results showed that women who followed a highly inflammatory diet were significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, with some studies showing that the risk was doubled compared to those who followed a healthy and balanced diet.
In long-term studies, the link remained, though its intensity decreased, confirming that the more inflammation is caused by diet, the higher the likelihood of developing cancer.
The researchers confirm that these findings demonstrate a correlation, not a direct cause of cancer. However, they suggest that following a balanced diet rich in plant-based foods, whole grains, and healthy fats not only maintains heart health and metabolism but may also help reduce the risk of cancer.
Andrei Kaprin, the leading oncologist at the Russian Ministry of Health, had previously pointed out that weight gain in women is associated with an increased risk of serious tumors such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer, which highlights the importance of healthy nutrition as a basis for prevention.
