Fitness Stuff (for normal people) #123 // The Truth About “Cancer-Causing” Foods and Drinks
Jun 10, 2024
Discover the truth about carcinogens in food and debunk myths about cancer-causing ingredients. Explore topics like red meat, soy products, sugar's link to cancer, and foods that may prevent cancer. Dive into the classification of carcinogens and hazards, as well as debunking misconceptions surrounding cancer-causing foods like Costco rotisserie chickens and sugar. Learn about the importance of interpreting cancer risk statistics accurately and the role of diet and lifestyle in cancer prevention.
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Grocery App Fear-Killing A Purchase
- Tony describes a Costco interaction where an app labeled protein pretzels unhealthy for containing artificial sweeteners.
- The shopper returned the product based on a low app score and a 'carcinogen' flag.
Aspartame: 2B Classification But Dose Matters
- Aspartame is classified 2B (possibly carcinogenic) due to limited human evidence and many animal studies.
- Dose-based safety reviews (JECFA/WHO) keep current acceptable daily intake unchanged, requiring unrealistic daily cans to exceed it.
Use ADI Numbers To Judge Exposure
- Use acceptable daily intake (ADI) values to judge real-world exposure rather than headlines.
- For most adults, you'd need many cans of diet soda per day to exceed aspartame ADI.