Cancer Sci April 2004 PMID 15072585

Heterocyclic amines: Mutagens/carcinogens produced during cooking of meat and fish.

Takashi Sugimura, Keiji Wakabayashi, Hitoshi Nakagama, Minako Nagao

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The group discusses the publication with a mix of skepticism and curiosity, exemplified by a comment questioning the nutritional advice of an extreme vegan-turned-meat-eater and references to official policy documents and scientific articles, with tone ranging from dismissive to analytical, reflecting moderate engagement and interest.

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Abstract in brief

  • Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds formed during the cooking of meat and fish, with over ten types identified that can cause cancer in animals and potentially contribute to human cancers.
  • HCAs are chemically processed in the body to DNA-reactive substances that can induce mutations in genes like Apc, beta-catenin, and Hras, leading to the development of tumors in various organs such as the colon, breast, and prostate.
  • Although the levels of HCAs in everyday foods are generally low, their mutation-inducing potential, combined with other carcinogens and mutagens, suggests that reducing exposure—such as using microwave cooking or dietary supplements like soy isoflavones—may help lower cancer risk.

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@butterbwear · X

2. WCRF/AICR. (2009). Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. WCRF and AICR, Washington DC, 1-400 3. Sugimura T, Wakabayashi K, Nakagama H and Nagao M. (2004). Heterocyclic amines: Mutagens/carcinogens produced during cooking of meat and fish. Cancer Sci, 95 (4), 290-299

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kak ris
@lyfeat28s · X

RT @kidneyys: 2. WCRF/AICR. (2009). Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. WCRF and AICR, Washington DC, 1-400 3. Sugimura T, Wakabayash…

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David I. Torsi
@ToadViridis · X

@wraldabier Yeah I know about that guy. He went from extreme veganism to another extreme. "Salt is just a rock" and tells people to eat raw meat. I don't think he has any nutritional knowledge he's goes from one extreme to another. https://t.co/YC5lzOPF9C

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David I. Torsi
@ToadViridis · X

https://t.co/Qn6Ou13PIt

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David I. Torsi
@ToadViridis · X

@wraldabier Yeah I know about that guy. He went from extreme veganism to another extreme. "Salt is just a rock" and tells people to eat raw meat. I don't think he has any nutritional knowledge he's goes from one extreme to another. https://t.co/YC5lzOPF9C

Jul 19, 2025 · 282 followers View post →
David I. Torsi
@ToadViridis · X

https://t.co/Qn6Ou13PIt

Mar 11, 2023 · 282 followers View post →
kak ris
@lyfeat28s · X

RT @kidneyys: 2. WCRF/AICR. (2009). Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. WCRF and AICR, Washington DC, 1-400 3. Sugimura T, Wakabayash…

Jun 28, 2019 · 1 share · 412 followers View post →
fan
@butterbwear · X

2. WCRF/AICR. (2009). Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. WCRF and AICR, Washington DC, 1-400 3. Sugimura T, Wakabayashi K, Nakagama H and Nagao M. (2004). Heterocyclic amines: Mutagens/carcinogens produced during cooking of meat and fish. Cancer Sci, 95 (4), 290-299

Jun 27, 2019 · 1 share · 1,144 followers View post →