There are five things you need to do to protect your gut health

October 20, 2020 // -- At more than half a hundred times that year, every time you go to the hospital for a check-up, your doctor will recommend a colonoscopy.
this partly reflects the risk of intestinal disease in older people.
, the changes in the diet patterns of people in modern society have led to many young people also have abnormal intestinal symptoms.
, early screening can help identify earlier and reduce the risk of possible cancer.
addition to regular check-ups, there are a number of daily habits that help protect intestinal health: Eat more vegetables and healthy fats.
, according to Dr. Sal Bakkali-Derksen of Mayo Clinic Health System, "Studies have shown that Western diets are associated with a higher incidence of colon cancer.
, people on a high-fiber diet are less likely to develop the disease.
"In addition, Derksen advises people to limit the amount of meat they eat, especially processed meat products.
Bakkali-Derksen highlighted the importance of eating olive oil, healthy fats in salmon, avo nuts and nuts rich in Omega-3, and limiting the intake of low-processed fats in fried foods.
2. Keeping exercise is good for heart health and can help maintain weight.
it can also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, including colon cancer.
health guidelines, adults should have significant health benefits by maintaining 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a day for a week.
3. Attention to weight According to the American Cancer Society, being overweight increases the risk of colon cancer, as well as cancers such as breast cancer (post-menovascular women), rectum, esophageal, pancreas and kidneys.
. Limit alcohol consumption and do not smoke.
studies have shown that smoking and alcohol abuse lead to an increased risk of colon cancer, so if you want to reduce your risk and stay healthy, you should reduce your alcohol consumption and preferably not smoke.
5. Follow the screening guidelines.
most important cancer prevention strategies is to be screened for colon cancer according to your age, risk factors and family history, according to screening guidelines.
colonoscopy is more than just a screening tool.
it can actually prevent cancer by detecting pre-cancer changes (i.e. veo meat) and removing them before they become cancerous.
() Reference: 1. Five things you can do to keep your colon healthy2. Q&A: Preventing colon cancer with screening, early detection