Episode
The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits, and Everything In-Between | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
“Alcohol consumption is associated with a higher risk for oropharyngeal, laryngeal, esophageal, liver, colon, rectal, and breast cancer. Importantly, risk increases in a dose-response fashion, and there’s no apparent evidence of a threshold effect.”
For each 10% increase in the proportion of calories consumed after 5 pm was associated with a 3% increase in the inflammatory biomarker CRP.
“While this particular study looked at CRP levels through the lens of breast cancer risk, elevated CRP is associated with several types of cancers as well as other chronic diseases.”
Long-term weight-loss reduces cancer risk in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
“These findings support long-term weight-loss, including bariatric surgery, as a strategy to reduce type 2 diabetes and cancer risk among adults with obesity. Link to full publication. Learn more about the effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes on breast cancer risk in this clip with expert Dr. Ruth Patterson.”
Q&A
Q&A #17: Dr. Jed Fahey on Sulforaphane & Moringa—Dosing, Thyroid, & Cancer Prevention
“Sulforaphane may exert opposing effects on cancer. Sulforaphane appears to preferentially target certain tissues, especially those of the prostate, breast, and bladder, where it exerts pharmacological effects that provide protection against cancer.”
16 different types of cancer linked to obesity. Some types of fat secrete more substances that promote cancer growth.
“For example, white adipose tissue has been associated with inflammation, and in breast cancer patients, has been associated with worse prognosis. Fat exists both under the skin and deeper inside the body surrounding internal organs (called visceral fat).”
Frequent use of personal care products, such as fragrances and nail products, raises 'forever chemical' levels by 10% to 20% during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
“Participants reported how often they used eight personal care products, including nail polish, hair sprays, and fragrances, throughout pregnancy and after delivery. The researchers compared personal care use to PFAS levels in blood and breast milk samples collected at specific points.”
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