Common Food Additive Found To Increase Risk And Speed Spread Of Lung Cancer

Monday, December 29, 2008 - 09:35 in Health & Medicine

New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages and bakery products, might speed growth of lung cancer tumors and may even contribute to the development of those tumors in individuals predisposed to the disease.

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