Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Early-Onset Colon Cancer Linked to Modern Dietary Habits
Doctors are worried about more young people getting colon cancer early.
They think this might be because of how people eat now - lots of protein but not enough fibre.
Fibre helps keep your gut healthy and stops cancer.
So, they say we should eat more fibre-rich foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.
Oncologists warn of rising early-onset colon cancer in younger adults
Low-fibre, high-protein diets may contribute to the trend
Dietary fibre supports gut health and reduces colon cancer risk
Fitness culture's focus on protein may overlook fibre-rich foods
Increasing fibre intake can significantly reduce colorectal cancer risk
- Who
- Younger adults, especially those under 50
- What
- Are experiencing early-onset colon cancer
- When
- In recent years
- Where
- Worldwide, particularly in fitness-focused populations
- Why
- Potentially due to low-fibre, high-protein diets
Dietary Factors
Multifactorial Causes
Low-fibre, high-protein diets
Dietary Factors
Dr. Gaurav Jaswal: 'There is a link between low-fibre, high-protein diets and early-onset colon cancer in younger adults.'
Multifactorial Causes
Dr. Salil Patkar: 'Though a low-fibre diet is not the sole cause, it is certainly a contributing factor for colon cancer.'
- Risk Factor
- Low-fibre, high-protein diets
- Protective Factor
- Dietary fibre
- Recommended Fibre Intake
- 25-38g per day
- Fibre-Rich Foods
- Lentils, oats, leafy greens, carrots, beans, whole grains, fruits
- Other Risk Factors
- Red and processed meat, alcohol, tobacco, family history, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity