Being Overweight Is The Cause Of Over 50% Of Cancers

According to a group of experts from the UK, the use of too much food and alcohol, as well as changes in sunshine are the main reasons for the increase in the incidence of some forms of cancer.

Statistics show that in the last 10 years, the incidence of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, has increased by 40%, and smoking and alcohol abuse have increased the incidence of oral cancer by 25%.

According to British researchers, quoted by the BBC, more than half of all cancers can be prevented if lifestyle changes and overweight are avoided.

The incidence of kidney and uterine cancer in women has increased significantly over the last decade. Studies show that these forms of cancer occur more often and develop more severely and with more complications in women who are obese.

A new study among menopausal women who have never used hormone replacement therapy shows that those who are overweight are at increased risk of developing uterine cancer. According to publications, obesity may be a factor in the development of the disease through hormonal mechanisms. In postmenopausal women, being overweight leads to increased production of estrogen, which in turn can stimulate the development of uterine cancer.

Impaired metabolism increases by 75% the risk of colon cancer. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of three or four chronic diseases, including obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, that can portend the development of other, even more severe diseases. Metabolic disorders are known to lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Now American doctors at the University of South Carolina have found that the consequences can be serious gastrointestinal problems. After a three-year study involving more than 1,200 people, gastroenterologists conclude that the presence of metabolic syndrome leads to the rapid development of colon cancer at an early age. 

Men who are overweight and have high insulin levels when diagnosed with prostate cancer also have a higher risk of falling victim to the disease.

According to experts, the shocking data provide even more reasons to fight overweight. Researchers at the University of Montreal point out that paying attention to obesity and insulin may have a better end effect than the inevitable chemotherapy for prostate cancer. They also argue that the new data will be an important starting point for promising prevention and treatment strategies.

Experts believe that anyone can reduce the risk of cancer by quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and following a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber. 

Chips, french fries and some types of popcorn are not only not useful, but are literally harmful to health. This was stated by Swedish scientists in a report at an extraordinary meeting of the World Health Organization in Geneva. These products as a result of their high heat treatment produce a substance - acrylamide, which experts are increasingly associated with the development of cancer in humans.

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have also conducted much research on this topic. Their results show that 35% of cancer cases are directly related to food. According to studies, the use of bacon, ham, sausages and other sausages increases the risk of developing bowel cancer by about 50%. The risk is also increased by a lack of cellulose in foods that are dominated by refined products.

Of course, there are plenty of quality products in stores. But one chooses in the first place because of the price, not because of the health benefits and this can sometimes have undesirable consequences. Nutritionists do not recommend a complete waiver of meat - it just needs to be kept to a minimum (1-2 times a week). Meat products are much more often harmful because they contain additives that the consumer does not even suspect.

Some researchers claim that nowadays fish is a common cause of too many food poisonings, but not because of its quality as food, but because of the ability of marine life to accumulate a large amount of dangerous toxic substances. According to statistics, the cleanest is the fish caught in the northern latitudes. It should not be forgotten that it is rich in phosphorus and other nutrients. Therefore, nutritionists continue to recommend her presence at the table at least once a week.

Organic fruits and vegetables remain the best food. But they are finding it increasingly difficult. The content of nitrates in vegetables depends on the variety, growing conditions, soil composition and other factors, including the nitrogen fertilizers used in their cultivation.

The danger of nitrates entering the body is associated with their carcinogenic effects. In the oral cavity, esophagus and stomach under the action of the microflora nitrates are reduced to nitrites, and nitrites are even more dangerous to health - their toxicity exceeds 30 times the toxicity of nitrates. In the stomach, nitrates under the action of hydrochloric acid with the biogenic amines contained in meat form nitrosoamines and nitrosoamides, which also lead to cancer. The situation is complicated by all sorts of preservatives and stabilizers that are added to sausages.

The British government has found that 164 of the 426 basic chemicals used in more than 3,000 brands of pesticides and fertilizers contribute to the development of cancer, genetic changes and affect heredity, from impotence to birth defects.