A long-term European study of more than 450,000 adults found that each additional 30 grams of processed meat consumed daily was associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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Eating just one extra daily serving of processed meat may increase the risk of developing stomach cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to a major European study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Researchers with the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, known as EPIC, followed 450,112 people across Europe for an average of 14 years to examine whether meat consumption was associated with cancers of the upper digestive tract. The study included 131,426 men and 318,686 women.
During the follow-up period, 876 participants developed stomach cancer and 215 developed esophageal adenocarcinoma, a cancer that forms in the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.
After accounting for other lifestyle and health factors, researchers found that every additional 30 grams of processed meat consumed per day was associated with a 9% higher risk of stomach cancer. The same additional daily amount was also linked to a 13% higher risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A single slice of deli-sliced ham or lunch meat averages about 28 grams, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data and nutritional tracking databases. That means an amount roughly equivalent to one extra slice of ham per day was associated with the elevated risk identified in the study.
The study also found that each additional 20 grams of white meat, including chicken or turkey, was associated with a 12% higher risk of cancer in the main body of the stomach.
Researchers reported differences between men and women. Among men, processed meat showed a clear and statistically significant association with higher stomach cancer risk. Among women, both processed meat and white meat were linked to increased risk.
The study also examined where tumors formed in the stomach, distinguishing between cancers in the upper portion near the throat and those in the lower portion. Researchers also classified tumors based on how the cancer cells appeared under a microscope, separating them into intestinal-type tumors, which form more organized structures, and diffuse-type tumors, in which cancer cells are more scattered through tissue.
The findings add to existing concern about processed meat and cancer risk. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies processed meat as a known human carcinogen, largely because of evidence linking it to colorectal cancer. The new study strengthens evidence of a possible connection between processed meat and cancers of the stomach and upper digestive tract.
Processed meats often contain preservatives and compounds that may contribute to inflammation and cellular stress. BrightU.AI’s Enoch engine noted that processed meats contain chemical preservatives and toxins that may damage cellular and metabolic systems, contributing to inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and endocrine disruption.
Researchers cautioned that the study does not prove processed meat directly causes stomach cancer or esophageal adenocarcinoma. The findings show an association, and additional research is needed to confirm the relationship and better understand possible mechanisms.
The authors also noted limitations, including the study’s reliance on self-reported dietary information. Participants’ recollections of meat intake may not always be precise, and changes in diet over time may not have been fully captured. Other risk factors, including certain stomach infections, could also interact with diet and influence cancer risk.
Still, the study’s size, long follow-up period and detailed cancer tracking make it an important contribution to research on diet and upper digestive tract cancers.
For consumers, the findings suggest that even modest daily increases in processed meat intake may carry health risks over time. While processed meat has already been linked to colon cancer, this research adds further evidence that it may also be associated with stomach cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
“This study underscores the critical importance of making informed dietary choices and highlights the need for transparency from traditional institutions regarding food safety and health implications,” the research findings emphasize.
Source: Natural News
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