What Foods Cause Polyps? A Review By Doctors

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Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

A polyp is a small cluster of cells that forms in an organ, such as the intestine, esophagus, stomach and even the bladder. Anyone can develop a polyp and it usually causes no symptoms. Eating less of the following foods may lower your chances of developing polyps: fried foods, sweets, chocolates, sausages, cuts of red meat with a lot of fat, yellow cheeses and frozen ready-to-eat foods such as nuggets, pizzas and lasagnas. Therefore, avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Fatty foods such as fried foods. Red meat such as beef and pork. Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, hotdogs and lunch meats contain large amounts of heme iron known to accelerate polyps growth.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

Fatty foods, red meat, and processed meat seems to be associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal polyps. Avoiding them could be a preventative measure.

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