Health Benefits of Walnuts in Reducing Cancer Risk
Walnuts may lower the risk of colon cancer and reduce inflammation due to their phytochemical content. A study found that urolithin A, produced by gut bacteria after walnut consumption, positively affects immune cells in colon polyps, leading to reduced inflammatory markers in urine, blood, and fecal samples.
Key Points
- Walnuts rich in ellagitannins may help prevent colon cancer
- Urolithin A formation from gut bacteria after walnut consumption linked to reduced levels of proteins in polyps
- Inflammatory markers reduced in urine, blood, and fecal samples after walnut diet
Pros
- Walnuts contain phytochemicals that are converted into anti-inflammatory compounds
- Urolithin A from walnut consumption positively affects immune cells in colon polyps
- Reduction of inflammatory markers in urine, blood, and fecal samples