• Colorectal cancer rates have been rising in children, teens, and young adults in recent years.
• Researchers recently studied different types of diets and bacteria to see if the gut microbiome and diet impact the development of colorectal cancer.
• The scientists combined three different diets with three different bacterial strains to see what effects — if any — the diets and bacterial strain had on the gut.
• They learned that a low carb, low fiber diet combined with a particular strain of Escherichia coli can lead to an increase in polyps in the colon, which can lead to developing colorectal cancer.

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Written by Erika Watts on March 8, 2025 — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ