Cancer-Fighting Foods: What to Eat to Stay Healthy | Dr. Mark Hyman
Mark Hyman
Oct 4, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid fast food to reduce exposure to toxic phthalates
A Consumer Reports study found high levels of toxic phthalates in popular fast food items, including Wendy's chicken nuggets and Chipotle chicken burritos.
Feed gut bacteria fiber and polyphenols to produce anti-cancer compounds
Good gut bacteria produce anti-cancer compounds called postbiotics, such as butyrate, when you feed them fiber and polyphenols from plants.
Monitor gut bacteria ratio to assess cancer risk
A high ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes bacteria in your gut is linked not only to obesity but also to an increased risk for breast and colorectal cancer.
Address rising colorectal cancer rates in young adults
Colorectal cancer is now the number one cause of cancer death among men under 50 and the number two cause in young women.
Recognize dietary links between pancreatic cancer and diabetes
Up to 80% of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer also have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, highlighting a strong dietary connection.
Limit fructose intake to hinder cancer growth
Many cancers overexpress a specific transporter called GLUT5, which allows them to uptake fructose more efficiently to fuel their growth and spread.
Challenge GRAS loophole for safer food chemicals
99% of food chemicals introduced since 2000 were approved by the companies that made them through a legal loophole called 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS).
Utilize Galleri test for early cancer detection from blood draw
The Galleri test can detect signals for over 50 types of cancer from a single blood draw, often years before traditional screening methods.
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