Is red and processed meat bad for you?
Carcinogenicity of consumption of red meat and processed meat: A review of scientific news since the IARC decision.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
New studies since 2015 continue to support the IARC’s controversial meat-cancer link.
Many expected the controversy to weaken over time, but the scientific consensus appears to be strengthening.
Practical Takeaways
Limit consumption of processed meats like bacon, sausages, and deli meats to reduce potential cancer risk.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
New studies since 2015 continue to support the IARC’s controversial meat-cancer link.
Many expected the controversy to weaken over time, but the scientific consensus appears to be strengthening.
Practical Takeaways
Limit consumption of processed meats like bacon, sausages, and deli meats to reduce potential cancer risk.
Publication
Journal
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Year
2017
Authors
J. Domingo, M. Nadal
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Eating processed meat can cause cancer, especially in the colon, and scientists have enough proof to say this — even if they're still figuring out exactly how it happens.
Eating red meat might increase your risk of getting colon cancer — scientists aren't totally sure, but there's some concerning evidence and a good biological reason to think it could be harmful.
We know that eating a lot of red and processed meats is linked to higher cancer risk, but scientists still don't fully understand how exactly that happens in the body.