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Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Frail Colorectal Cancer Patients Feel Stronger

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Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Frail Colorectal Cancer Patients Feel Stronger

Frailty is common in people with colorectal cancer. It makes recovery harder and increases health risks. Researchers wanted to see if teaching patients to eat an anti-inflammatory diet could improve strength, nutrition, and quality of life.

A study followed 66 frail colorectal cancer patients. One group received a special 12-week program that taught them how to eat foods with lower inflammation, based on the “Dietary Inflammatory Index.” The other group received regular health education.

The results were encouraging. Patients who learned the anti-inflammatory diet showed clear improvements. Their weight and nutrition improved. They had less frailty and better quality of life. Blood tests also showed lower levels of harmful inflammation (IL-6) and higher levels of protective inflammation-fighting markers (IL-10). The control group, which did not receive the diet education, did not show these benefits.

This study shows that simple dietary education can make a big difference for people with colorectal cancer who are frail. Learning to eat in a way that reduces inflammation may help patients feel stronger, recover better, and improve daily life.

Patients and caregivers can ask their care team about anti-inflammatory diet choices. Foods rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and healthy fats are often part of this approach.

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