The Claim

Consumption of thermally processed red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in humans, based on evidence from multiple cohort and case-control studies, particularly for well-done meat containing heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Source: Consumption of Thermally Processed Meat Containing Carcinogenic Compounds (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines) versus a Risk of Some Cancers in Humans and the Possibility of Reducing Their Formation by Natural Food Additives—A Literature Review

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Eating grilled or cooked red and processed meats, especially when well-done, might raise your chances of getting colorectal cancer, according to several big studies.

See the scientific wording

Consumption of thermally processed red and processed meat is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer in humans, with evidence from multiple cohort and case-control studies showing positive correlations, particularly for well-done meat containing heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Consumption of Thermally Processed Meat Containing Carcinogenic Compounds (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines) versus a Risk of Some Cancers in Humans and the Possibility of Reducing Their Formation by Natural Food Additives—A Literature Review

    The study looks at eating cooked meat with harmful chemicals and finds it can increase cancer risk, especially for colon cancer, which matches the claim exactly.

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