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health-research1 year ago•5 min saved

"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.

via Medical News Today|

#cancer-risk #dna-damage #health-research

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Food Choices and Type 2 Diabetes: What the Latest Studies Reveal

Poor diet was a significant factor in the development of over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 184 countries in 2018, accounting for over 70% of all new diagnoses worldwide, according to a study by the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. The study found that insufficient intake of whole grains, excesses of refined rice and wheat, and the overconsumption of processed meat were the top contributors to the rising global incidence of type 2 diabetes. The study offers valuable insights into the dietary factors responsible for the burden of type 2 diabetes by region, based on an analysis of data from 1990 to 2018.

via SciTechDaily|

#global-burden #health #poor-diet

health2 years ago•2 min saved

The Alarming Link Between Poor Diet and Type 2 Diabetes.

A new study has found that poor diet could account for up to 70% of new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes globally, with up to 14.1 million cases identified in 2018. The study analyzed data from 184 countries between 1990 and 2018 and found that insufficient whole grains, too much refined rice and wheat, and too much processed meat were the most significant dietary factors. The research suggests that different approaches are required in different countries to start making a difference in reducing the incidence of diabetes.

via ScienceAlert|

#global-health #health #nutrition

health2 years ago•4 min saved

The Link Between Diet and Type 2 Diabetes: New Research Findings.

Poor diets account for 70% of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes cases worldwide, with excess wheat intake, refined rice, and processed meat consumption being the top contributors. Inadequate whole-grain consumption also plays a significant role. The study highlights the need for nutritional priorities to address this global epidemic and reduce the devastating burdens of diabetes. The burden of type 2 diabetes was generally larger among urban versus rural residents and higher versus lower educated individuals, except in high-income countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, where burdens were larger in rural residents and in lower educated individuals.

via Medscape|

#dietary-factors #global-burden #health