The Influence of Diet and Obesity in Lynch Syndrome: What Do We Know So Far
Cláudio Rodrigues, Susana Couto Irving, Paula Alves, Mário Dinis-Ribeiro, Catarina Brandão, Marta Correia · 2024
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Cláudio Rodrigues and co-authors review what is known about diet and obesity in Lynch syndrome in a 2024 article. Lynch syndrome is the most common inherited cancer syndrome, caused by faults in genes that repair DNA. It accounts for a small share of bowel cancers but raises risk a great deal for those who carry it. Diet clearly affects bowel cancer risk in general, yet little is known for this group.
The little evidence available suggests that people with the syndrome should follow general advice on food and drink. Keeping a healthy weight and limiting alcohol may support overall health and quality of life. The authors stress that firm advice needs stronger studies that follow patients over time. Until then, guidance stays broad rather than specific.
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| CREATOR | Cláudio Rodrigues, Susana Couto Irving, Paula Alves, Mário Dinis-Ribeiro, Catarina Brandão, Marta Correia |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 28 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |