# Top Surgeon: This “Healthy” Protein Habit Is Raising Your Cancer Risk—Here's The Quick Fix

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Podcast: [The Liz Moody Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-liz-moody-podcast-333805)
Published: 2026-04-08T08:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.lizmoody.com/thelizmoodypodcast-dr-karan-rajan
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## Resource

GI cancers are skyrocketing in young people. Colon cancer killed Chadwick Boseman at 43. And, we can all drastically lower our cancer risks almost immediately. In this episode, a top surgeon shares exactly how. Today’s guest is Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, who has worked with the UN, World Health Organization, and British Red Cross. He shares the three things you can do every single day to lower your risk of GI cancer, what's actually driving chronic inflammation, and the one highest-return, lowest-effort habit for your health—plus he's running through his honest thoughts on cold plunges, seed oils, GLP-1s, saunas, and more sharing exactly what the science says. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • 3 things to start and stop doing to immediately lower your cancer risk • Whether or not you're eating too much protein • What your poop is really telling you (+ how to do an at home poop check!) • What health trends are worth your time and money • The difference between fast, medium, and slow fibers • The resilience of your gut microbiome (+ how to rebuild it after taking antibiotics) • The supplements and foods Dr. Karan eats daily Resources mentioned in today’s episode: • Bristol Stool Chart: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/bristol-stool-chart • FODMAP Information: https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/ Check out the previous episode of The Liz Moody Podcast with Dr. Karan: Ranking Gut Health Advice From Social Media (with Dr. Karan Rajan) For more from Dr. Karan Rajan: • Website: https://www.drkaranrajan.com/ • Book: https://www.drkaranrajan.com/book • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Succ…

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