Why some processed meats might be bad for you

When you eat processed meats like bacon or hot dogs, chemicals in them can turn into harmful substances in your stomach that can damage your DNA and might cause cancer.

Some chemicals in processed meats like bacon or sausages might cause cancer, so experts say we need to look again at how safe these foods really are.

Eating processed meats like bacon or hot dogs can cause chemical reactions in your gut that create harmful compounds called nitrosamines, which build up in your body.

When certain chemicals are added to processed meats like bacon or hot dogs, they can turn into other chemicals that might cause cancer, according to health experts.