Can Gut Health in Childhood Help Prevent Bowel Cancer Later in Life?
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about something that might feel a little confronting but also incredibly empowering: how our kids’ health today could shape their future health tomorrow.
Bowel cancer rates are on the rise in young people, and new research is pointing to a surprising contributor — one we’ve been talking about for a long time here at Natural Super Kids: gut health. In this episode, we will break down what this means for parents without fear, but with practical action in mind.
Here’s what we cover:
- What the latest research says about childhood gut bacteria and bowel cancer risk.
- How early-life factors like C-section births, antibiotics, and diet can impact long-term gut health.
- Subtle signs that your child’s gut may be out of balance — from tummy troubles to mood changes.
- Easy, gut-supportive changes you can start making right now (even if life feels busy).
🎧 Tune in to learn how small steps like adding variety to meals or spending more time outside can make a big difference to your child’s health, both now and in the years to come.
Feeling unsure where to begin?
If you’re ready to take action but don’t know where to start — I created the Six Steps to Better Gut Health for Kids course just for you.
💛 Click here to learn more and enrol — and start supporting your child’s gut health in a way that truly works for your lifestyle.
Curious to learn more about the research I mentioned in this episode?
If you're interested in diving a little deeper, here are a couple of easy-to-read articles that explain the science behind the gut health–bowel cancer connection in more detail:
🔗 Read this article on The Conversation
🔗 Or this one from Get Surrey
Don't forget to visit Natural Super Kids to find more resources for you and your child's health.
This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.
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