You can prevent polyps to some extent, but studies show even with a healthy lifestyle, polyps are still prevalent in some individuals. Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle can lower your risk of developing polyps in the first place, however. If you eat a healthy diet and maintain a regular exercise regimen, you may have a lower chance of developing a polyp. Eating foods high in calcium has also shown to provide a lower risk of developing polyps.

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