New research from Stanford University in the US state of California shows fibre does far more than keep you regular – it could be a powerful weapon in cancer prevention.
Yet fewer than 10 per cent of Americans meet their daily needs for this nutrient.
The study, published in peer-reviewed journal Nature Metabolism, uncovers how fibre works at the molecular level to help prevent cancer.
“We found a direct link between eating fibre and modulation of gene function that has anticancer effects,” said Dr Michael Snyder, professor of genetics and study co-author.
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