Am J Clin Nutr July 2014 PMID 24920034

Fruit, vegetable, and fiber intake in relation to cancer risk: findings from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).

Kathryn E Bradbury, Paul N Appleby, Timothy J Key

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The discussions highlight the study's scale of over half a million participants and emphasize that dietary intake has minimal influence on most cancers, using phrases like 'surprisingly little association' and noting 'very little effect' to reflect skepticism or moderate interest. The tone and choice of words convey cautious acknowledgment of the study's scope but also highlight ongoing debates about diet and cancer risk, resulting in a balanced overall sentiment.

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The posts show mixed reactions, with some supporting the findings but others questioning the significance due to the small effects observed.

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Most discussions display some curiosity about the study's implications, but overall engagement remains moderate.

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Participants reference specific parts of the study, such as its large scale and limited effects, indicating an active but not deeply involved dialogue.

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The discourse suggests the study's findings are seen as somewhat noteworthy but not groundbreaking, given the controversial and nuanced evidence.

Abstract in brief

  • The EPIC study, which includes 500,000 participants from Europe, has found that eating fruit, vegetables, and fiber may help protect against certain cancers, especially gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
  • Specifically, higher fruit intake was linked to a reduced risk of cancers in the upper gastrointestinal tract and lung (mainly in smokers), while fiber intake showed an inverse relationship with colorectal, liver, and possibly breast cancers.
  • However, the study did not find significant links between fruit, vegetable, or fiber intake and the risk of other cancers like stomach, cervix, prostate, or lymphoma.

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@organicdot @doritmi @HatgiNeal @NelsonMKerr @DoubleDumas @TungstenV @RisetteMD @AgileConcept @KayVonPaul @ianfmusgrave @CarlaGlade @_mamadeb @Kathmarval @Monstercoyliar @MacBaird13 @ilzheven @GeoffSchuler @FrankDElia7 @VileThePro @pHarmAintYoMama @NoScienceDenial @DocEmRu @carlsmythe @Rome_Fell @mattb1974 @mcfunny @100Dianne @DianaGr87256494 @DoubleDoubleJon @ktibus @PaulLCarr2 @JaneEOpie @BeckyJohnson222 @The_PSR @Geminifty @UrfriendsTell @PJMoore1958 @Clues @Golfergirl2018 @ChrisJohnsonMD @Shared_facts @StopVaxxedLies @ajg6882 @jkellyca @FrdmFighterNJ @Mommabear1231 @alisonpalk @mel_we89 @Plasticdoe @med1cinewoman Are you sure? The very large EPIC study has found very little effect of fruits and vegetables on type 2 diabetes and cancer, for example: https://t.co/Fm02fkKzBH https://t.co/iRpPyEoDvo Maybe they weren't organic enough.

May 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 954 followers View post →
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@JimeeLiberty @carlsmythe @JamesLynchGTC @andylumm @CarlitoNido @anxiety_korma @LaurenF56789 @Mr_Magoo5 @willywo06261169 @LifeAfterWEF @FvckYourFear @JonathanHannah @AndrewLazarus4 @JuliaHadley15 @whykeepitup @SkepticalMutant @The_Seeadler @MsTrixter @FillmoreWhite @AngryFleas @mcfunny @DrGeniusGino @TonyBaduy @JuneCacao @BreezerGalway @RsprtryTracked @Willard1951 @PremierImproves @Turrialba27 @Jaytee116James @richykirsh @ghoppe @reacharoundu @doom37455413 @mpc_xetts @Amber84280581 @CaeJak @djchicus @WalterTAllen @Dominos20076133 @FoolanderWorld @chimera414 @fadgesniffer @nuhope2022 @ShockTraumaRN @Alex_on_A14 @paramaniac9 @Theonew16516042 Bear in mind the evidence that shows diet has a surprisingly small effect on most cancers. No effect of intake of total fruit, vegetables or fiber on stomach, biliary tract, pancreas, cervix, endometrium, prostate, kidney, bladder, or lymphoma cancers.

Aug 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 954 followers View post →

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@JimeeLiberty @carlsmythe @JamesLynchGTC @andylumm @CarlitoNido @anxiety_korma @LaurenF56789 @Mr_Magoo5 @willywo06261169 @LifeAfterWEF @FvckYourFear @JonathanHannah @AndrewLazarus4 @JuliaHadley15 @whykeepitup @SkepticalMutant @The_Seeadler @MsTrixter @FillmoreWhite @AngryFleas @mcfunny @DrGeniusGino @TonyBaduy @JuneCacao @BreezerGalway @RsprtryTracked @Willard1951 @PremierImproves @Turrialba27 @Jaytee116James @richykirsh @ghoppe @reacharoundu @doom37455413 @mpc_xetts @Amber84280581 @CaeJak @djchicus @WalterTAllen @Dominos20076133 @FoolanderWorld @chimera414 @fadgesniffer @nuhope2022 @ShockTraumaRN @Alex_on_A14 @paramaniac9 @Theonew16516042 Bear in mind the evidence that shows diet has a surprisingly small effect on most cancers. No effect of intake of total fruit, vegetables or fiber on stomach, biliary tract, pancreas, cervix, endometrium, prostate, kidney, bladder, or lymphoma cancers.

Aug 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 954 followers View post →
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@hagbarddd @PaulVCooper1 @SkepticalMutant @GeoffSchuler @emartinez78987 @AndrewLazarus4 @xrptlrsem @mcfunny @CJBowden1 @carlsmythe @HippieHeathen1 @FrankDElia7 @provaxtexan @Bobby_Network @dbab1981 @LG28640297 @PaulCaw05364381 @TravelLightP1 @swedishchf @Ephesians6__12 @7_DSSEVEN @KStateTurk @Bluedawg19 @TinFoilAwards @jkellyca @pnpeterman @Just4TheCause @RisetteMD @MsTrixter @Shared_facts @ArumughamVinu @crabb_vicki @DreadPirRob42 @handmadekathy @flitesurgn @SBronisz @doritmi @HMEM11 @Charitable_Fury @LesleyStock5 @truthhealeruk @md444444444 @KSbyAuntieNic @ascendingdove11 @paulmuaddib611 @margie_moo @sQuishChick_Oz @thefoxygoddess @Bloom13132 @paulmuaddib61 Take a look at the studies that have come out of the EPIC study of more than half a million research participants followed for almost 15 years. There's surprisingly little association between diet and cancer. https://t.co/iRpPyEoDv

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@organicdot @doritmi @HatgiNeal @NelsonMKerr @DoubleDumas @TungstenV @RisetteMD @AgileConcept @KayVonPaul @ianfmusgrave @CarlaGlade @_mamadeb @Kathmarval @Monstercoyliar @MacBaird13 @ilzheven @GeoffSchuler @FrankDElia7 @VileThePro @pHarmAintYoMama @NoScienceDenial @DocEmRu @carlsmythe @Rome_Fell @mattb1974 @mcfunny @100Dianne @DianaGr87256494 @DoubleDoubleJon @ktibus @PaulLCarr2 @JaneEOpie @BeckyJohnson222 @The_PSR @Geminifty @UrfriendsTell @PJMoore1958 @Clues @Golfergirl2018 @ChrisJohnsonMD @Shared_facts @StopVaxxedLies @ajg6882 @jkellyca @FrdmFighterNJ @Mommabear1231 @alisonpalk @mel_we89 @Plasticdoe @med1cinewoman Are you sure? The very large EPIC study has found very little effect of fruits and vegetables on type 2 diabetes and cancer, for example: https://t.co/Fm02fkKzBH https://t.co/iRpPyEoDvo Maybe they weren't organic enough.

May 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 954 followers View post →