Breaking news about processed meat and cancer. Eating processed meats like bacon or sausage has been linked to pancreatic cancer, according to Swedish researchers.
According to the study, those who ate an extra 50g (a sausage) of processed meat each day increased their risk of pancreatic cancer by 19%, although the overall risk of developing the disease remained low (less than 1 in 80 for both women and men). also men)
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and deadly cancers with a rather grim prognosis. Rarely detected in its early stages, by the time it is detected, this cancer is usually quite advanced and has spread throughout the body; Treatment cannot do much and surgery is often not possible. This is why pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death and why it is so important to prevent it.
The latest research examined data from 11 separate experiments involving nearly 6,650 subjects who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The team found that eating processed meat increased the risk of developing this form of cancer: 19% increased risk per 50g daily intake, 38% increased risk per 100g.
What's so problematic about this meat? Nobody is quite sure. Some of the chemicals used to preserve processed products can be very harmful once in our bodies. They can affect DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
Eating red and/or processed meat has historically been linked to colon cancer. In 2010, Harvard researchers found that those who ate 3.5 ounces of processed meat (2 slices of bacon, 1 sausage) daily had a 51% increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Pancreatic cancer is more likely in people with diabetes.
In 2011, the UK government issued guidelines stating that people should eat a maximum of 70g per day. In addition, the World Cancer Research Fund advises adults to avoid processed meat altogether and limit red meat consumption to 500g cooked weight per week.
And while we know about colon cancer and red/processed meat, there's still a lot to learn about whether eating processed meat increases your risk of other cancers like pancreatic cancer. More research is needed to clarify the link, but experts are confident the latest analysis suggests processed meat isn't the best thing to eat on a regular basis — it may play a role in disease.
Smoking remains one of the most dangerous risk factors for all types of cancer, especially pancreatic cancer. So while you can't avoid aging, your gender (males are more at risk than females), race (African Americans are at higher risk than whites), and family history; There are changes you can make that affect your risk. No Smoking. Eating a diet low in red and processed meat and controlling your weight are ways to protect yourself.
If you have symptoms such as chronic pancreatitis, long-term inflammation of the pancreas, or stomach problems such as excess stomach acid or certain bacteria, you need medical attention right away. By staying healthy and eating a healthy diet, you are more likely to reduce your risk of contracting a very dangerous disease.
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