Swapping beef burgers for chicken cuts the risk of breast cancer
Eating red meat such as beef burgers can increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a studyNow a U.S. study found women who switched to poultry from beef, lamb or pork were 28 per cent less likely to getIt also shows those who ate the most red meat overall, had a 23 per cent higher risk of the disease to those who rarely consumed it.The U.S. study followed more than 42,000 women over seven and a half years.
Researcher Dr Dale Sandler, from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, said: “Red meat has been identified as a probable carcinogen. “Our study adds further evidence that red meat consumption may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer whereas poultry was associated with decreased risk.“Our study does provide evidence that substituting poultry for red meat may be a simple change that can help reduce the incidence of breast cancer.”
The research, published in the International Journal of Cancer, found cooking method made no difference to women’s risk.Dr Giota Mitrou, Director of Research at World Cancer Research Fund, said: “This study adds to the evidence on red meat and cancer – as previous research, including our own, has found strong evidence that red meat“The role of chicken as possibly protective against breast cancer needs further investigation.
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