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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EAT ZE BUGS PING!..............
Ironclad link. It’s a pun.
Better send a memo to big cats (Lions, Tigers, Leopards etc).
They all eat only organic red meat.
Overconsumption of red meat has to be a lot better for you than the vaxx.
I’ll cheerfully take my chances!
And they don’t live long lives................
<< linking the overconsumption of red meat…>>
Does the article define “overconsumption?”
Well you’re not supposed to eat it red. Yes sear it on both sides and raise it to a cool or slightly warm pink inside.
Oh well, I’m going to die of something. At least I’ll go eating a rare steak.
Also, what is “Overconsumption” mean? 20 lbs a day? 40? 60? Of course overconsumption of anything is bad even if it’s water....
But I thought the number one cause of Death in the US was, LIVING.
A little pink, not a lot............
So only eat browned bratwurst?
Knowing our stupid electorate they’ll run in fear from eating red meat-—the rest of us will enjoy an overabundance of red meat at a lower price.
I boil mine...............
“Overconsumption” appears in the first sentence, and never again in the article.
I call BS
Until they start slaughtering cattle for rare or unspecified diseases.
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