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Higher yogurt consumption is associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

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Sun, Jiangjie, Song, Jiangyan, Yang, Jie, Chen, Le, Wang, Zuochuan, Duan, Meiwen, Yang, Shuhui, Hu, Chengyang +1 more·2022·Frontiers in Nutrition

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Background: Yogurt is known to be nutrient-rich and probiotic content, which gather optimism due to their potential role in preventing and managing cancers. The effect of yogurt consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) is inconsistent. Objective: This study aims to investigate the association of yogurt consumption with the risk of CRC. Methods: Three databases, namely, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase, were searched for all relevant studies from July 2021 on the association of yogurt consumption with CRC risk. We pooled the odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% CIs using a random-effects meta-analysis to assess the association. Results: Finally, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria and were chosen in the meta-analysis. Yogurt consumption was significant with lower risk of CRC risk in the overall comparison (OR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.81–0.94), in the cohort studies (OR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.86–0.97), and case-control studies (OR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.65–0.85). With regard to subgroup analyses by study region, cancer type, publication year, and sex, yogurt consumption significantly decreased overall CRC, colon cancer, and distal colon cancer risks. In stratified analyses, we observed significantly decreased CRC risk in Europe and Africa and published after 2010 and overall population. Sensitivity analysis indicated the result is stable and there is no publication bias in the meta-analysis. Conclusions: Overall, this study indicated that yogurt intake was related to a decreased risk of CRC.

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Authors
Sun, J., Song, J., Yang, J., Chen, L., Wang, Z., Duan, M., Yang, S., Hu, C., & Bi, Q.
Affiliations
Anhui Medical University (CN)
Corresponding author
Bi, Qingquan
Venue
Frontiers in Nutrition
Published
2022-01-03
Volume
8
Pages
789006-789006
ISSN
2296-861X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4205231254
Cited by
29
References
90
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 4
FWCI
1.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Frontiers in Nutrition (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
Anhui Provincial Department of Education (2020SJJXSFK1341, KJ2020A0163, 2020wyxm108, 1908085MG233)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
Keywords
yogurt consumption, colorectal cancer, colon cancer, left-sided colon cancer, cancer risk, probiotics, dietary intake, cancer prevention

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