A new study suggests that the type of laxative a person takes might be a factor in their odds for colon cancer.
The study involved data on more than 75,000 adults, aged 50 to 76, in western Washington state. The investigators found that people who used fiber-based laxatives at least four days a week for four years were 56 percent less likely to develop colorectal cancer than those who didn't use them.
In contrast, people who used non-fiber laxatives five or more times a year had a 49 percent increased risk for colorectal cancer, according to the findings published in the Oct. 7 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Study mentioned:
Am J Gastroenterol. 2014 Oct;109(10):1640-9. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2014.233. Epub 2014 Sep 16.
A prospective study of the effect of bowel movement frequency, constipation, and laxative use on colorectal cancer risk.
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