Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of certain types of cancer, including stomach cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Researchers tracked the diets and health of 450,112 people across Europe for an average of 14 years and found that eating an extra 30 grams of processed meat per day increased the risk of stomach cancer by 9% and esophageal adenocarcinoma by 13%. The study also found that eating white meat was linked to a higher risk of cancer in the main body of the stomach.
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The advice sounds familiar.
This study adds to the growing body of evidence linking processed meat to cancer risk. The World Health Organization has already classified processed meat as a known human carcinogen. The study’s findings align with global health benchmarks, but further investigation is needed to confirm the results. The researchers relied on self-reported diets, which can lead to inaccuracies. The study’s limitations highlight the complexity of studying the relationship between diet and cancer.
The guidance has been heard before: eat less processed meat.
Author: Evan Null
