For decades, xanthan gum has slipped into the food supply with almost no scrutiny. Manufacturers add it to gluten-free breads, salad dressings, sauces, ice cream, protein shakes, and countless packaged foods because it thickens, stabilizes, and improves texture without changing flavor. Many people don’t think twice when they see it on an ingredient label. …
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Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death.1 In the United States, it is increasingly affecting adults under 50. Each year, more than 150,000 people are diagnosed, and over 50,000 lose their lives to the disease.2 Although improvements in screening and treatment have helped detect…
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According to the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States in 2024.1 While it’s a cause for concern, the good news is that research is constantly uncovering the causes of this disease, allowing you to prevent it. One area of growing interest is the connection…
March 18, 2024 – When Ken Aaron, 51, woke up from his first-ever colonoscopy last February to his doctor mouthing the words “we found a tumor,” there was no one more surprised than he was. The married father of two had some very mild GI discomfort before he booked the scan, but, besides that, there…
