Processed Foods: A Cancer Risk?

Introduction

New studies have expressed worry that the ultra-processed foods possibly have the link with the cancer risk.

Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed food is generally industrialized and usually contains a mixture of chemicals and preservatives.

Link to Cancer Risk

High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the greater number of general cancer cases as well as cancer deaths.

Potential Mechanisms

These  can speed up cancer by different mechanisms such as their obesogenic nature, decreased nutrient value, and the food additives and impurities.

Recommendations

Growing occurrence of cancer can be controlled with the promotion of the minimally processed foods in place of processed and ultra-processed foods.

Conclusion

We need more research, but the existing proof indicates that a diet containing fresh foods along with a minimal level of processing can cut down the risk of cancer.