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The Model Health Show · April 15, 2026 · 1h 21m

The Shocking Truth About Microplastics, Microbes, & Pollution: Why Colon Cancer Is on the Rise

Dr. Emeran Mayer

Dr. Emeran Mayer, a gastroenterologist and neurologist specializing in the gut-brain connection, explores the rising rates of colorectal cancer in young adults. The episode examines environmental risk factors including microplastics, processed food, early-life trauma, and hormonal imbalances. Mayer discusses advances in colon cancer screening, the role of the microbiome and estrobolome in health, and practical dietary principles for reducing cancer risk through regenerative agriculture and elimination of ultra-processed foods.

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Curious

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The Estrobolome and Hormone Regulation43:34
The estrobolome is the subset of gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, directly regulating hormone levels and influencing cancer risk.
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Highlights

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Colorectal Cancer Rising in Young Adults8:53
Colorectal cancer rates and deaths have risen significantly in younger age groups, despite the historical belief that young adults were largely safe from this disease.
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Processed Food Intake and Colorectal Cancer18:36
Increased consumption of processed foods is directly connected to rising colorectal cancer rates in younger populations.
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Early-Life Trauma Predisposes to Chronic Illness36:55
Early-life trauma creates physiological pathways that predispose humans to chronic illnesses through gut-brain mechanisms.
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Regenerative Agriculture as Systemic Health Solution1:03:20
Regenerative agriculture practices produce more nutrient-dense foods and reduce environmental microplastic and toxin contamination.
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Editorial

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Eliminating Ultra-Processed Foods as Cancer Prevention1:02:51
Removing ultra-processed foods from your diet is a foundational step in reducing cancer risk and improving overall health.
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Misc

✧Colon cancer rates rising significantly in younger age groups — once considered a disease of older adults
✧Early-life trauma predisposes humans to chronic illnesses through gut-brain mechanisms
✧The estrobolome: the subset of gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, directly regulating hormone levels
✧Regenerative agriculture as a systemic solution to improve food quality and reduce microplastic contamination
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