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Schematic representation of the different hypotheses currently available that contribute to explaining the relationship between diet and colorectal cancer. HCAs, heterocyclic amines; NAs, nitrosamines; NOCs, N-nitroso compounds; PAHs, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; ROS, reactive oxygen species; SCFA, short chain fatty acids. More details are explained in the text.
