I heard today that low carbohydrate, high protein diets cause an increased risk of colon cancer in women. Do any of you know anything about this? I can see where it could be possible, since it causes constipation in some. Any insight? Thanks!
Usually lack of carbs correlate with lack of fibers in a diet. This can increase risk of having colon cancer in a long run. I don't think gender has anything to do with the risk. Also bigger amount of red meat in a diet can further increase this risk.
I'm using a low carb diet my self at the moment. My plan losing few kilos of fat and then switch back to my regular "more fibers and carbs diet".
I think it's more or less safe to use low carbs diet for few weeks now and then, but I would never use it as "a life style".
[This message has been edited by Omskakas (edited 03-05-2003).]
If you follow the research the high protein diets do not cause an increased risk of colon cancer. Refined carbohydrates and processed foods, and smoking increase the risk of colon cancer.
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