The role of diet in causing cancer
Another article about what is cancer… Our diet may increase cancer risk in several ways: • Carcinogens (substances that cause cancer) • High fat and excess calories from food salt • Low fiber • Alcohol • Pesticides (No clear evidence in the humans) Its role in the increased risk of cancer has been widely studied but the results may be different depending on how the study was conducted. In general, there were some conclusions about the risk and much study is ongoing in this area of influence of diet on cancer. Dietary carcinogens Naturally present carcinogens: An example of this is' Aflatoxin, a mycotoxin produced by fungi. Grains and nuts can be contaminated by fungi, which produce chemicals called aflatoxins. Are known to cause liver cancer in Africa and the Far East, especially in people who are carriers of hepatitis antigens. The formation of carcinogens during food preparation: [...]