American oncologist Dr. According to Nicole Andrews, only processed meat (bacon, deli meats) and alcohol can increase the risk of cancer. In this respect reports Health news edition.
The doctor explained that all types of alcohol contain ethanol, a heavy mutagenic factor that damages cellular DNA. Andrews explained that cells in the human body are damaged every day, and this process is part of natural aging. However, the accumulation of such damage due to alcohol consumption increases the risk of liver, breast, colon, stomach, esophagus, mouth and pharynx cancers.
The provocateur of colorectal cancer (colon cancer) is processed meat – a product of animal origin obtained as a result of salting, canning, smoking or other processes aimed at extending the shelf life or improving taste. Cooking sausage, sausage or bacon involves prolonged heating and the addition of preservatives. These factors are oncogenic. The oncologist added that red meat (pork, beef and lamb) also contains heme iron, a carcinogenic substance.
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