How could diet affect H. pylori infection?

Q: How could diet affect H. pylori infection?

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] <a href="#ref-2" id="ref-link-2" class="ref-link popover" data-tooltip='<div><p class="mb-3">Fang X, et al. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26589974" target="\_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Landscape of dietary factors associated with risk of gastric cancer: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.</a></p>Eur J Cancer (2015-Dec)</div>'> [2]

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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]

How could diet affect H. pylori infection?

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