Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri, examined physical activity or exercise and the prevalence of colon adenoma or polyps.

First, the details.

• 20 studies were identified and examined.

And, the results.

• More physical activity was associated with less risk of colon adenomas (non cancerous tumors).
• The association was similar in men and women.
• The association appeared slightly stronger in large/advanced polyps (usually nonmalignant growth or tumor protruding from the mucous lining).

The bottom line?

The authors concluded, “This study confirms previous reports of a significant inverse association of physical activity and colon adenoma, and suggests that physical activity can have an important role in colon cancer prevention.”

3/9/11 20:17 JR