Mediterranean Diet versus a Low-Carbohydrate Diet in Reducing Colorectal Cancer Risk

A variety of foods have been studied in relation to colorectal cancer risk. There is research on certain foods that cause colon cancer or have a protective factor against it but there is limited research comparing diets. While the literature indicates a benefit to the Mediterranean diet in reducing the risk of colon cancer, studies on a low-carbohydrate diet, such as the Atkins or ketogenic diets, and the incidence of colorectal cancer are less common. Therefore, this study aims to compare the Mediterranean diet and a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet in relation to colorectal cancer risk.