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Daily Milk Reduces Bowel Cancer Risk by 17%

1/9/2025

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Milk Lowers Cancer Risk

A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that sipping a glass of milk each day can lower bowel cancer risk by 17%, thanks to an extra 300mg of calcium. Even fortified soy milk offers similar protective benefits. In stark contrast, daily alcohol intake raises the risk by 15%, based on data from over 540,000 women.

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Experts Debunk Sugar Myths

A recent analysis debunks the myth that sugar directly causes cancer, shifting the focus to processed meats and alcohol as major culprits. Processed meats harbor harmful chemicals, while alcohol is deemed a Group 1 carcinogen. Experts stress that moderation across all foods, including sugar, is vital for lowering cancer risk.

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Milk Lowers Cancer Risk

A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that sipping a glass of milk each day can lower bowel cancer risk by 17%, thanks to an extra 300mg of calcium. Even fortified soy milk offers similar protective benefits. In stark contrast, daily alcohol intake raises the risk by 15%, based on data from over 540,000 women.

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