The Sun: high-fat diets increase the risk of liver cancer.
Fatty diets, including the popular ketogenic diet, may contribute to the development of liver cancer, reports The Sun citing research from scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The publication notes that under the stressful conditions induced by a high-fat diet, liver cells cease to perform their normal functions and revert to a more primitive state that aids their survival in harsh conditions. Over time, such a shift reduces the functionality of the organ and makes it significantly more vulnerable to tumor development.
MIT scientists conducted experiments on mice, which revealed that prolonged consumption of fatty food led to liver cancer in nearly all subjects.
It was also found that similar changes occur in the liver tissues of humans: genes responsible for the normal functioning of the organ are suppressed, while genes associated with conditions that promote tumor growth are activated.
Previously, senior clinical consultant at The Independent Pharmacy Donald Grant stated that the common bloating experienced during the New Year holidays could be a sign of serious illnesses, including cancer. According to him, bloating may indicate diverticulitis or Crohn's disease. However, this condition should only raise concern if it persists for two to three weeks.
