"The Link Between Poor Diet and Cancer Risk: Uncovering the Missing Element"

A new study has found a potential link between poor diet and increased cancer risk through the production of methylglyoxal, a by-product of glucose metabolism that can inhibit genes protecting against cancer. High levels of methylglyoxal, common in people with prediabetes, diabetes, and obesity, can lead to DNA damage, increasing the likelihood of cancer development. While more research is needed to confirm these effects, the study suggests that following a balanced, plant-forward diet rich in dietary fiber and bioactive compounds, such as the Mediterranean diet, may help reduce methylglyoxal production and lower cancer risk.