Scientists: drinking water can increase susceptibility to bowel cancer

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Drinking water is considered a healthy habit, but the quality of drinking water today is such that scientists are beginning to talk about an increased risk of cancer, particularly colon cancer.

Turkish oncologist, Professor Ugur Joşkun said in an interview that, paradoxically, drinking water can harm human health body Drinking water can increase the susceptibility to colon cancer, and this connection is explained by the presence of pollutants in it.

“Elevated levels of certain substances in water provoke the occurrence of colon cancer. In particular, an increased level of nitrates in the water consumed can increase the risk of colorectal cancer,” noted Dr. Joshkun.

The oncologist referred to the results of a study published in the journal Environmental Research. The work of scientists conducted in New Zealand showed that more than 3 percent of colorectal cancer cases in the country are associated with excessive nitrate content in water.

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“Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and livestock lands used in agricultural areas can cause groundwater pollution. “Nitrogen fertilizers cause a particularly intense accumulation of nitrates in the soil and water,” the scientist shared.

The professor noted that the body has certain resources to fight these substances, but its antioxidant protection can weaken, and then nitrates can become carcinogens In addition, Professor Ugur Joshkun noted that nitrate compounds are found in large quantities in processed meat products.