Beans vs. belly fat: could a cup a day cut cancer risk?
NCT ID NCT02843425
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding canned navy beans to your daily diet can improve gut bacteria and lower obesity-related cancer risk. About 71 adults who are overweight and have a history of colorectal polyps or cancer will eat beans for 8 weeks. Researchers will check changes in stool and blood markers to see if beans help protect against colorectal cancer.
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Locations
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
canned navy beans
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to help prevent colorectal cancer in people with a history of polyps or cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Eating beans may cause digestive discomfort for some people.
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