Meat and Colon Cancer Risk
Some research indicates that consuming a lot of red meat and/or processed meat increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer.
Study Determines Processed Meat Increases the Risk of Polyps
A study published in Carcinogenesis concluded that consuming processed meat can increase the risk of developing colorectal polyps (cancer precursors). In fact, people who consumed the most processed meat were twice as likely to develop polyps as those who consumed the least.
A study published in Carcinogenesis concluded that consuming processed meat can increase the risk of developing colorectal polyps (cancer precursors). In fact, people who consumed the most processed meat were twice as likely to develop polyps as those who consumed the least.
More Bad News About Red Meat
Many studies indicate that eating a lot of red meat increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Here's one more to add to the pile. Researchers found that people who ate a lot of red meat were 30-40% more likely to develop colorectal cancer.
Many studies indicate that eating a lot of red meat increases a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. Here's one more to add to the pile. Researchers found that people who ate a lot of red meat were 30-40% more likely to develop colorectal cancer.