Could other fermented foods besides yogurt have similar benefits in preventing aggressive colon cancer?

According to Dr. Shuji Ogino, Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, researchers hypothesize that other fermented foods may provide benefits similar to yogurt in potentially reducing the risk of aggressive colon cancer. The recent study focused on yogurt consumption, which contains beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium that can enhance gut barrier function. However, Dr. Ogino emphasizes that more research is needed to conclusively determine if other fermented foods offer comparable protective effects. This suggests that while the yogurt findings are promising, the scientific community requires additional studies to fully understand the broader relationship between various fermented foods and cancer prevention.