# The Shocking Truth About Microplastics, Microbes, & Pollution: Why Colon Cancer Is on the Rise - With Dr. Emeran Mayer

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Podcast: [The Model Health Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-model-health-show-745262)
Published: 2026-04-15T02:41:00+00:00
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It was once believed that young adults were largely safe from developing colorectal cancer. But the sad truth is, rates of cancer and cancer deaths have been on the rise in younger age groups in recent years. Today, we’re going to unpack some of the environmental factors that could be behind this uptick and how to optimize your diet and lifestyle for a healthier gut. Dr. Emeran Mayer is a gastroenterologist and neurologist who specializes in the intricate role between the gut and the brain. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an enlightening conversation on the important topic of colon cancer. Dr. Mayer is sharing the risk factors for colon cancer, new innovations in microbiome research, and how to strengthen your gut health. You’re going to learn about advances in colon cancer screening methods, the optimal diet for a healthy gut and microbiome, and the role your hormones play in regulating your gut and overall health. Dr. Mayer is passionate about taking a holistic role to health, as well as empowering folks to understand the brain-gut connection to make more informed decisions about their health. I hope you enjoy this interview! In this episode you’ll discover: How advances in colon cancer screenings have impacted cancer rates. (6:35) The different methods of screening for colon cancer. (7:16) Why colon cancer rates are rising in young adults. (8:53) The connection between processed food intake and colorectal cancer rates. (18:36) What intrinsic health is and how to influence it. (33:20) How early life trauma can predispose humans to chronic illnesses. (36:55) What the estrobolome is. (43:34) Dr. Mayer’s approach to taking probiotics. (54:13) Dietary principles that can help you reduce your risk of developing illnesses. (1:02:51) The importance of regenera…

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