Ironclad link between red meat and cancer identified

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-29 20:27:44 | Updated at 2024-11-05 03:42:15 6 days ago

Ironclad link between red meat and cancer identified
New Atlas ^ | October 24, 2024 | Paul McClure

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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TOPICS: Agriculture; Business/Economy; Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: cancer; colorectal; food; meat

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1 posted on 10/29/2024 1:18:14 PM PDT by Red Badger

To: Red Badger

2 posted on 10/29/2024 1:18:24 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Diana in Wisconsin; ConservativeMind; SunkenCiv

EAT ZE BUGS PING!..............

3 posted on 10/29/2024 1:19:07 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Red Badger

Ironclad link. It’s a pun.

4 posted on 10/29/2024 1:20:13 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)

To: Red Badger

Better send a memo to big cats (Lions, Tigers, Leopards etc).
They all eat only organic red meat.

5 posted on 10/29/2024 1:21:24 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I already voted by mail for Trump/Vance in 2024. Hope they win.)

To: Red Badger

Overconsumption of red meat has to be a lot better for you than the vaxx.

6 posted on 10/29/2024 1:21:43 PM PDT by Cold Heart

To: Red Badger

I’ll cheerfully take my chances!

7 posted on 10/29/2024 1:21:54 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)

To: Bobbyvotes

And they don’t live long lives................

8 posted on 10/29/2024 1:22:06 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Red Badger

<< linking the overconsumption of red meat…>>

Does the article define “overconsumption?”

9 posted on 10/29/2024 1:22:28 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo

To: Red Badger

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.

10 posted on 10/29/2024 1:24:02 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI..)

To: Red Badger

Oh well, I’m going to die of something. At least I’ll go eating a rare steak.

11 posted on 10/29/2024 1:24:26 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)

To: Cold Heart

Also, what is “Overconsumption” mean? 20 lbs a day? 40? 60? Of course overconsumption of anything is bad even if it’s water....

12 posted on 10/29/2024 1:25:02 PM PDT by mikelets456

To: Red Badger

But I thought the number one cause of Death in the US was, LIVING.

13 posted on 10/29/2024 1:25:34 PM PDT by eyeamok

To: DesertRhino

A little pink, not a lot............

14 posted on 10/29/2024 1:25:51 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Red Badger

So only eat browned bratwurst?

15 posted on 10/29/2024 1:25:59 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI..)

To: DesertRhino

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.

16 posted on 10/29/2024 1:26:30 PM PDT by mikelets456

To: DesertRhino

I boil mine...............

17 posted on 10/29/2024 1:26:39 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Red Badger

“Overconsumption” appears in the first sentence, and never again in the article.

18 posted on 10/29/2024 1:26:43 PM PDT by motor_racer ("Show me the man and I'll show you the crime" - Lavrentiy Beria, J. Stalin Deputy Premier)

To: Red Badger

19 posted on 10/29/2024 1:27:32 PM PDT by mlo

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