Studies on food that can increase likelihood of cancer

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As I'm going in to the food industry, I really want to know more about these studies where they say x food increases likelihood of cancer.

So, how do they work?
 
Well, I believe that its the certain chemicals that is made within the product. For example, Pepsi. Though seem a soft drink but there are often studies shown that some of the chemicals made within Pepsi can give a normal person short- term memory loss( goes for any dark soda's like Cola or Dr. Pepper.). Also there are cases that Diet- Pepsi has given normal people cancer. But basically, too much of one product(s) can be harmful towards the human body. Probably build up of the certain chemical within the body.
 
Usually the process involves making a large spreadsheet of food items, printing it off and cutting it all up. They will then chuck all the names into a big hat and draw out the 'really dangerous' foods randomly, the ones left at the end apparently make you 4% less likely to suffer from one particular type of cancer. They then make a spreadsheet of various types of cancer and then chuck all the names into a big hat....You get the idea

The results are usually along the lines of 'if you eat 3 servings of brussel sprouts with every single meal for the next 20 years you are 4% less likely to suffer from testicular cancer*'

*the 4% figure was an accurate guesstimate by our leading *expert*

*expert* member of public drawn from a hat, whom's name we got of our spreadsheet

Ok, so that was a bit cynical but the point I am trying to make is when researching these foods make sure the source is trusted and check that the research has been conducted legitimately, there are lots studies on foods which prevent cancer just make sure the one that your reading is sourced and peer reviewed.
 
Usually the process involves making a large spreadsheet of food items, printing it off and cutting it all up. They will then chuck all the names into a big hat and draw out the 'really dangerous' foods randomly, the ones left at the end apparently make you 4% less likely to suffer from one particular type of cancer. They then make a spreadsheet of various types of cancer and then chuck all the names into a big hat....You get the idea

The results are usually along the lines of 'if you eat 3 servings of brussel sprouts with every single meal for the next 20 years you are 4% less likely to suffer from testicular cancer*'

*the 4% figure was an accurate guesstimate by our leading *expert*

*expert* member of public drawn from a hat, whom's name we got of our spreadsheet

Ok, so that was a bit cynical but the point I am trying to make is when researching these foods make sure the source is trusted and check that the research has been conducted legitimately, there are lots studies on foods which prevent cancer just make sure the one that your reading is sourced and peer reviewed.
Don't they warn the public about that? but then again, who reads the labels...
 
Well, I believe that its the certain chemicals that is made within the product. For example, Pepsi. Though seem a soft drink but there are often studies shown that some of the chemicals made within Pepsi can give a normal person short- term memory loss( goes for any dark soda's like Cola or Dr. Pepper.). Also there are cases that Diet- Pepsi has given normal people cancer. But basically, too much of one product(s) can be harmful towards the human body. Probably build up of the certain chemical within the body.

Just my luck. I see this thread and suddenly hope that Pepsi is not on the list. Alas, I open the thread and the first reply just happens to be Pepsi, which I am drinking right now and have been doing so for the past few days. You can't win in this cancerous world.
 
Just my luck. I see this thread and suddenly hope that Pepsi is not on the list. Alas, I open the thread and the first reply just happens to be Pepsi, which I am drinking right now and have been doing so for the past few days. You can't win in this cancerous world.
Don't worry, I am drinking Diet Pepsi.. its basically too much of anything can either mutate in your body or be filtered through your kidneys.
Wiki
The artificial sweetener aspartame has been the subject of public controversy regarding its safety since the 1980s.[1][2] Some studies recommended further investigation into any possible connection between aspartame and diseases such as brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.[3][4] These findings, combined with alleged conflicts of interest in the approval process, have been the focus of vocal activism regarding the possible risks of aspartame.[5]
Claims of aspartame dangers, and some of the source of those claims has been the subject of critical examination.[6] [7] In 1987, the US Government Accountability Office concluded that the food additive approval process had been followed for aspartame.[8] Based on government research reviews and recommendations from advisory bodies such as the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Food and the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, aspartame has been found to be safe for human consumption by more than ninety countries world-wide.[9][10] In 1999 Jon Henkel reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists believe that the safety of aspartame is "clear cut" and "one of the most thoroughly tested and studied food additives the agency has ever approved."[11] As of 2008, however, concerns still exist among some scientists over aspartame's role in certain mental disorders, compromised learning, and emotional functioning,[1] although other scientists are not concerned.[12] Quality studies do not support a link to cancer in any tissue.[12]
I believe that my cousin told me that asparatame was the cause of Short term memory loss and a lady told me that it gives you cancer...though I was hoping for actual studies because there are often counter studies of those studies.
 
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Don't they warn the public about that? but then again, who reads the labels...

I don't know how things are over the pond but I don't hear to many people being warned about taking advice from nutritionalists over here.

Don't worry, I am drinking Diet Pepsi.. its basically too much of anything can either mutate in your body or be filtered through your kidneys.
I believe that my cousin told me that asparatame was the cause of Short term memory loss and a lady told me that it gives you cancer...though I was hoping for actual studies because there are often counter studies of those studies.

The problem is, so many studies conflict with other studies, and much of the 'nutritional information' is shoved in peoples faces by media regardless of how accurate or valid it is, people often get confused on exactly what you should be eating, 5 fruit and veg a day? well other studies say that too much but its getting pushed rather hard by the media (in the UK). It reminds me of hybrid engines in cars, sure they are economical but they aren't the most efficient cars out there, they're not going to 'save the world 'as some media may have you believe. It can often be hard to tell exactly what is/isn't the right amount and realistically it varies from person to person. You should aim for a balanced diet and not have too much of the one thing, if your doing that you are helping save yourself than far more than just one obscure form of cancer.

I realise non of this is really what sureshot was looking for but the only advice I can give sureshot on this what I said in my first post.

Look for the more trusted sources check that their methods can be held to scientific scrutiny, and even then try not to take it with too much of a pinch of salt unless the evidence overwhelming.
 
As I'm going in to the food industry, I really want to know more about these studies where they say x food increases likelihood of cancer.

So, how do they work?

If you haven't already done it, you could look up the word 'Carcinogen' on Wiki, it does mention some foods or cooking techniques that are linked to cancer. It might be a starting point for you.
 
I don't know how things are over the pond but I don't hear to many people being warned about taking advice from nutritionalists over here.



The problem is, so many studies conflict with other studies, and much of the 'nutritional information' is shoved in peoples faces by media regardless of how accurate or valid it is, people often get confused on exactly what you should be eating, 5 fruit and veg a day? well other studies say that too much but its getting pushed rather hard by the media (in the UK). It reminds me of hybrid engines in cars, sure they are economical but they aren't the most efficient cars out there, they're not going to 'save the world 'as some media may have you believe. It can often be hard to tell exactly what is/isn't the right amount and realistically it varies from person to person. You should aim for a balanced diet and not have too much of the one thing, if your doing that you are helping save yourself than far more than just one obscure form of cancer.

I realise non of this is really what sureshot was looking for but the only advice I can give sureshot on this what I said in my first post.

Look for the more trusted sources check that their methods can be held to scientific scrutiny, and even then try not to take it with too much of a pinch of salt unless the evidence overwhelming.
I usually try to burn off what I eat. Stateside, it doesn't seem that too much people do there. Otherwise, I see people take "diets" that either stick with the plan or just do it once in awhile.
 
If you haven't already done it, you could look up the word 'Carcinogen' on Wiki, it does mention some foods or cooking techniques that are linked to cancer. It might be a starting point for you.

Yes, we learned about that in college in doing our health "I won't wipe my bum and touch your sandwich at the same time" certificates.

I was more alluding to the, how, how does x food increase likelihood of cancer? I don't get how that works.
 
Yes, we learned about that in college in doing our health "I won't wipe my bum and touch your sandwich at the same time" certificates.

:odd: That's food hygene isn't it?

I was more alluding to the, how, how does x food increase likelihood of cancer? I don't get how that works.

To quote from the Wiki page: "Carcinogens may increase the risk of getting cancer by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells, which interferes with biological processes, and induces the uncontrolled, malignant division, ultimately leading to the formation of tumors"

From what i can make out...

A dioxin can be a carcinogen and can be found naturally (in foods) or produced via certain manufacturing processes (like certain ways of cooking).
 
Yes, Carcinogens were brought up in hygiene. Though not necessary to pass the exam, we got told about it anyway.

Apologies for me being too lazy to look through the wiki article to find the above info.
 
Well, I believe that its the certain chemicals that is made within the product. For example, Pepsi. Though seem a soft drink but there are often studies shown that some of the chemicals made within Pepsi can give a normal person short- term memory loss( goes for any dark soda's like Cola or Dr. Pepper.). Also there are cases that Diet- Pepsi has given normal people cancer. But basically, too much of one product(s) can be harmful towards the human body. Probably build up of the certain chemical within the body.

Other than a tea or alcohol, i only drink Pepsi, so this is worrying to me... I literally do have a terrible short term memory too... Would you class Pepsi Max as Diet Pepsi? Because it is Pepsi Max that I drink...
 
Other than a tea or alcohol, i only drink Pepsi, so this is worrying to me... I literally do have a terrible short term memory too... Would you class Pepsi Max as Diet Pepsi? Because it is Pepsi Max that I drink...
Anything dark colored. But there are cases though drinking these kind of sodas . I still drink the Pepsi Series no matter what. ( my brother loves Diet pepsi) Though just don't drink it too much.
 
Anything dark colored. But there are cases though drinking these kind of sodas . I still drink the Pepsi Series no matter what. ( my brother loves Diet pepsi) Though just don't drink it too much.

I'll start balancing it with more tea... Trouble is I have 2 and a half sugars in my tea, often using two tea bags for one cup of tea... I have a weird taste I guess... And people call me an old man in a young body because I drink tea, I only really drink bitter (beer) and I actually like gin... LOL
 
I'll start balancing it with more tea... Trouble is I have 2 and a half sugars in my tea, often using two tea bags for one cup of tea... I have a weird taste I guess... And people call me an old man in a young body because I drink tea, I only really drink bitter (beer) and I actually like gin... LOL
Try drinking more water also 👍
Here is a interesting article I found :
The Truths about Diet Soda's
There remain some concerns over aspartame, the low-calorie chemical used to give diet sodas their flavor. Aspartame is 180 times sweeter than sugar, and some animal research has linked consumption of high amounts of the sweetener to brain tumors and lymphoma in rodents. The FDA maintains that the sweetener is safe, but reported side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, memory loss, and mood changes. Bottom line: Diet soda does you no good, and it might just be doing you wrong.
 
I don't really drink many soft-drinks, usually because my mom doesn't buy them for us, but I have extreme selective memory. If I really don't care about the conversation, I'll forget the whole thing, including topics and pertinent information. But when I care about the conversation, I am able (I checked this with a recorder, no joke) to recite a 15 minute conversation word for word. I'm not sure whether this is just a mental fluke that I have, or is an out-worldly affected trait, like a mild form of savantism, I don't know.
 
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