„Unele bacterii intestinale pot afecta ADN-ul.” Ce legătură are microbiomul cu riscul de cancer colorectal

Research increasingly links the gut microbiome to colorectal cancer risk, with certain bacteria potentially altering DNA. Dr. Cristian Tefas highlights the importance of understanding how dietary changes and obesity may influence this relationship. The rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger individuals raises concerns, prompting investigations into lifestyle impacts on the microbiome. Inflammation, often associated with obesity and diabetes, is also a significant risk factor. The microbiome's role in digestive symptoms and its connection to the gut-brain axis are under study, although clinical applications of microbiome testing remain uncertain.