Keto vs Colon Cancer: The Microbiome Missing Link

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Can a ketogenic diet reduce your risk of colon cancer? This new scientific study looks hopeful! We're going to walk through the latest data together, explain what it means, and highlight which keto-friendly foods are richest in the specific fats that researchers reveal may be key to the anti-colon cancer effects of a ketogenic diet. We’ll also discuss the microbiome's role in cancer prevention, the possible connection between beef fat and cancer, and share nutrition tips and gut health insights to help you make informed choices about your health. Whether you follow low-carb, keto, or just love science-backed nutrition, this video will pique your interest with hard science that will have you yelling, “holy cow.” 0:00 – Can a Ketogenic Diet Reduce Risk for Colon Cancer? 0:24 – Colon Cancer Stats: 2 Million New Cases Per Year 1:04 – What Are Microbiome-Humanized Mice? 2:02 – Keto Diet Protects Against Colon Cancer in Animal Studies 3:00 – How a Ketogenic Diet May Inhibit Tumor Growth 4:37 – Stearic Acid in the Diet Also Shown to Fight Tumors 5:47 – Foods High in Stearic Acid: Tallow, Cocoa, Shea Butter 6:20 – Red Meat and Cancer Risk: What Does the Science Say? 8:30 – Metabolic Context Matters: The Science Isn’t Settled Yet