Is Liquid Smoke Flavoring Carcinogenic?
[Music] we know smoke inhalation isn’t good for us what about smoke ingestion decades ago smoke flavorings were tested to see if they cause DNA mutations in bacteria and the test was negative even as more and more smoke flavoring was added the DNA mutation rate remained about the same but the fact that something…
Reducing Cancer Risk In Meateaters
[Music] the cooked meat carcinogens implicated in promoting the initiation growth and spread of breast cancer may also increase the risk of prostate cancer the mechanism through which the consumption of well-done meat may increase prostate cancer risk is via the release of mutagenic compounds during cooking the heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are…
Meat Industry Reaction to New Cancer Guidelines
“Meat Industry Reaction to New Cancer Guidelines” What was the meat industry’s response to these leading cancer charities recommendation to stop eating processed meat, like bacon, ham, hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meat, now considered a Class 1 carcinogen. They acknowledge that the most recent international cancer prevention guidelines now urge people to avoid processed…
The Role of Bovine Leukemia Virus in Breast Cancer
“The Role of Bovine Leukemia Virus in Breast Cancer” Up to 20% of all cancers are linked to infections, particularly viruses, and the list of potentially carcinogenic infectious agents is growing. It could be great if we found a virus that contributed to breast cancer risk, because then we might have new ways to prevent…
Black Raspberry Supplements Put to the Test
the regulation of dietary supplements in the United States has been described as too little too late dietary supplements may be adulterated with dangerous compounds be contaminated have failed to contain what they say they contain or contain unknown doses of the ingredients listed on the label be sold at toxic dosages or produce harmful…
Risk Associated With Iron Supplements
“Risk Associated with Iron Supplements” Iron is a double-edged sword. If we don’t absorb enough, we risk anemia. But if we absorb too much, we may be increasing our risk of colorectal cancer, heart disease, infection, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Other conditions that have been associated with high iron intake include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, arthritis,…
Does Casein in Milk Exposure Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?
“Does Casein in Milk Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?” Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that typically strikes children and young adults, in which your own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells of your pancreas. If untreated, it’s deadly, but even with well-managed insulin replacement, it could cut a decade off your…
Benefits of Marjoram for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
[Music] one of the reasons foods and vegetables may be so good for us are the antioxidant compounds they contain given the role that oxygen free radicals have thought to play in aging and disease so if you’re making a salad for example using spinach or arugula or red leaf lettuce may offer twice the…
Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?
“Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?” Are organic foods safer or healthier than conventional alternatives? Two separate questions. Some consumers are interested in getting more nutrients, whereas others are more concerned about getting less pesticides. Let’s do nutritious first. Hundreds of studies reviewed, and they didn’t find significant differences for most of the traditional nutrients like…