diet
Vegetarians have 14% lower cancer risk than meat-eaters, study finds
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
“In this large British cohort, being a low meat-eater, fish-eater or vegetarian was associated with a lower risk of all cancer sites when compared to regular meat-eaters,” the analysis found.
Ketogenic diet could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, study shows
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Feb, 2022
by Alex Muller
By depriving the body of sugar, the ketogenic diet forces the body to break down fats to generate molecules known as ketone bodies that can be burned by cells to generate energy.
Fasting-mimicking diets: Could they help treat cancer?
Posted in Medicine on 20th Dec, 2021
by Alex Muller
As IGF-1 regulates cell growth and division, cell death, and cell survival, it may also promote the growth of cancerous tumors.
Research into links between diet and cancer
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2021
by Alex Muller
"More research is needed on specific foods for which evidence remains suggestive, including other dairy products, whole grains, processed meat, and specific dietary patterns," the authors write.
Preventing Cancer with the right nutrition
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2021
by Alex Muller
A lifestyle consisting of a healthy dietary pattern, physical activity, and weight management. This may not only help reduce the risk of cancer but may also contribute to the prevention of obesity and other chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.