How could diet affect H. pylori infection?

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    Gabrielle Fundaro

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    Shyam Jayaraman, Nick Milazzo
    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    Higher salt intake may increase the risk of H. pylori-related gastric cancer, whereas higher fruit and vegetable intake may lower that risk.

    The link between H. pylori infection and diet is unclear, but some evidence suggests that higher salt intake could contribute to the development of H. pylori-associated gastric cancer, whereas fruit and vegetable intake are associated with a reduced risk of developing gastric cancer.[1][2]