SUBJ: Eating Red Meat causes colon cancer
SUBtitle: AARP cautions on taking calcium supplements
SHORT NOTES: Pattern of DNA Damage Links Colorectal Cancer and Diet High in Red Meat; AARP endorses supplemental vitamin D and vitamin B12, but urges healthy foods for calcium; an artificial intelligence model singled out three compounds that have an 80 per cent chance of increasing the lifespan of elegans: flavonoids, omega 3 fatty acids, and compounds that contain carbon to oxygen bonds, such as alcohol.
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Pattern of DNA Damage Links Colorectal Cancer and Diet High in Red Meat
Researchers have discovered a consistent pattern of DNA damage in colorectal tumors that may explain how a diet high in red and processed meat can help cause colorectal cancer.
AARP endorses calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 as supplements. This part is important: A bigger dose isn’t better. And taking more than what’s recommended won’t make your bones even stronger. In fact, “a mega amount” of calcium can cause harm, Chan says. Some studies suggest that taking a supplement with an excessive amount of calcium can be dangerous for middle-age and older adults, with negative effects on the kidney, heart and prostate, though more research is needed to better understand the potential links. Because of this, you should try to get as much calcium as you can from healthy foods
The University of Surrey has built an artificial intelligence (AI) model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy ageing – paving the way towards pharmaceutical innovations that extend a person’s lifespan.
The AI singled out three compounds that have an 80 per cent chance of increasing the lifespan of elegans:
flavonoids (anti-oxidant pigments found in plants that promote cardiovascular health), fatty acids (such as omega 3), and organooxygens (compounds that contain carbon to oxygen bonds, such as alcohol).
