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Originally Published 2 months ago — by University of California, Riverside
A study by UC Riverside found that heating e-cigarette fluids produces toxic chemicals, methylglyoxal and acetaldehyde, which can damage human lung cells, with methylglyoxal being potentially more harmful even at lower levels, raising concerns about long-term health risks of vaping.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A study in Singapore has revealed a potential link between junk food consumption and cancer risk, suggesting that a compound called methylglyoxal, produced when the body breaks down sugary and fatty foods, can temporarily inhibit the cancer-protecting function of the BRCA2 gene. This finding challenges the long-held "two-hit" paradigm and may help explain the rising prevalence of cancers, particularly in young, seemingly healthy individuals. The study also highlights the potential impact of diet on cancer risk, particularly colorectal cancer, and suggests that repeated exposure to methylglyoxal, commonly found in processed foods and red meat, could increase the risk of cancer development, especially in individuals with inherited faulty copies of the BRCA2 gene.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Medical News Today
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.