Gluten Intake and Risk of Digestive System Cancers in 3 Large Prospective Cohort Studies

In patients with celiac disease, gluten triggers an immune reaction that damages small intestinal villi and may increase long-term risk of gastrointestinal cancer. However, the health impacts of gluten in the general population are understudied. We aimed to examine the association between gluten intake and risk of digestive system cancers among individuals without celiac disease.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 17, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yiqing Wang, Yin Cao, Benjamin Lebwohl, Mingyang Song, Qi Sun, Peter H.R. Green, Edward L. Giovannucci, Walter C. Willett, Andrew T. Chan Source Type: research