Posted on 10/29/2024 1:18:14 PM PDT by Red Badger
Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the overconsumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of interfering with the mechanism as a new treatment strategy for this kind of cancer.
Meat is a significant source of protein and fat, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamins A and B. However, as is the case with many things, eating too much of it is bad for you. Despite the strong evidence associating red meat with some cancers, the underlying mechanism is less clear.
Now, researchers from the National Cancer Center Singapore (NCCS), together with scientists from Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have identified the mechanism linking the excessive consumption of red meat to colorectal cancer.
Worldwide, colorectal cancer, which affects the large intestine or rectum, is the third most common cancer, accounting for around 10% of cancer cases. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In addition to age and family history, lifestyle factors such as diet, inactivity, obesity, smoking, and excess alcohol consumption can increase the risk of this type of cancer.
Using fresh colorectal cancer samples, the researchers discovered that the iron in red meat reactivated the enzyme telomerase via an iron-sensing protein called Pirin, which drove the progression of the cancer. Now, this requires stepping back to explain the importance of telomerase and telomeres and their relation to cancer growth.
Telomeres, the little ‘caps’ found at the end of chromosomes, are made from DNA sequences and proteins and are required for cell division. With each cell division, the telomeres get shorter and shorter until they’re so short that cells can no longer divide. When cells can no longer divide, tissues age. However, the enzyme telomerase can rebuild telomeres to restore cell division.
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“However, the enzyme telomerase can rebuild telomeres to restore cell division.”
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welllll...at least vaccines don’t cause cancer.
I’ve been advised that the key to longevity is to choose ones parents carefully.
It’ll be ironclad for 10 years, then red meat will cure cancer.
Please don’t believe that BS of MRNA in cattle vaccines. I am a beef cattle specialist/Professor at a major Land Grant University in the middle of the beef belt. If you want further correspondence, feel free to pm me.
Regards, Man from Oz
It’s the iron in the red meat.
Complete BS. Implication don’t eat iron containing foods. Like beets, kidney beans, lentils....Don’t take vitamins with minerals.
Boolshiite science.
People always lie. Internet shows how people corrupt everything and make bigger lies.
Carbs are bad, meat is bad...just eat bugs(serfs)
This is a timely post, as I wait for my prime NY strip to come up to room temp before slapping it on the grill.
If I eat less red meat, I become iron deficient!
My question also...and everyone is different.
Deep State’s cool with that.
I just finished eating a pan seared ribeye, charred on the grill, and finished to medium rare to perfection. Baked potato with sharp cheddar, shredded cheese, bacon and sour cream with a side of asparagus and a nice glass of velvety smooth Merlot to go with it.
They can take their link to cancer and stick it here the sun don't shine for all I care.
And I have pictures of the ribeye I made and ate tonight to prove it.
I find it odd we never really heard about cancer until the 20th century.
Because prior to the 20th century you primarily died of infection.
CBS
The rate of colorectal cancer is only 22% lower for vegetarians who consume no red meat (obviously).
More wasted research $$ paid to look for a reason to put us all on Soylent Green.
Who paid for the study?
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