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Can insoluble fiber increases risk of colon cancer?
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Colon Cancer: There are types that have family predispositions but this is the minority most forms are sporadic there are also multiple environmental and dietary risk factors for development of colon and rectal cancer. Low fiber and high fat diets have been shown to increase risk of this disease.
Answered 12/10/2013
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