January 2014 PMID 24243555

Iron and cancer risk--a systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiological evidence.

Ana Fonseca-Nunes, Paula Jakszyn, Antonio Agudo

Mentions

32
Peak: 4 in Jan 2024
across 5 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

40,899
potential audience

Total likes

104

Video views

7,437

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter11 posts
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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions show a mix of curiosity and skepticism, such as the mention of 'meat increases cancer risk' and references to specific cohorts like AARP. The tone oscillates between concern and critique, emphasizing the relevance of the article in debates about diet and health, with some users questioning the validity of the studies and others highlighting potential health risks.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions express mixed opinions about the claims, with some skepticism and acknowledgment of the potential risks, reflecting a neutral stance overall.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest evidenced by frequent references to health impacts, nutritional concerns, and calls for further investigation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts engage with the topic by sharing personal opinions, summarizing studies, or questioning implications, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight concerns about dietary choices and health risks, indicating a moderate perceived impact of the research on public health awareness.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Karim Samra
@KarimSamraAR · X

@PHL_Valentine @MsVanillaRose @ShortnBluntTho Do I keep them coming? Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https://t.co/XeTMirn7Rt Meat increases heme iron stores (cancer risk) https://t.co/SJO6mDRx9e Meat and nitrate (cancer risk); AARP cohort https://t.co/MMXo6D7F6A

Jan 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 144 followers View post →
Kriss Berg, etc.
@KrissBergTweets · X

@wee_fam @ClintFiore By reducing iron levels https://t.co/Cp1nJXqrbs

Jul 15, 2022 · 1 like · 28,847 followers View post →
Karim Samra
@KarimSamraAR · X

@fabuladeum @Veganella_ @vegan_ark Study after study has showed how it increases risk of metabolic disease, cancer, diabetes, brain degenerative diseases. Hypertension… Meat increases heme iron stores (cancer risk) https://t.co/SJO6mDRx9e Meat and nitrate (cancer risk); AARP cohort https://t.co/MMXo6D7F6A

Dec 29, 2023 · 1 like · 144 followers View post →
j obispo
@ObispoJ · X

@SereneSquirrel @GlobalisedMinds @GeorgeMonbiot Iron is in everything. That is probably an advisory against taking iron supplements. Too much iron, like any metal, can cause cancer.https://t.co/li3Bb5Gusi.

Nov 25, 2022 · 1 like · 140 followers View post →
Holosign12
@holosign12 · X

@immer_mit_Rad @der_veganer https://t.co/FStptLtswe

Sep 28, 2022 · 1 like · 92 followers View post →
Vanilla Robot (Ms)
@MsVanillaRose · X

RT @KarimSamraAR: @PHL_Valentine @MsVanillaRose @ShortnBluntTho Do I keep them coming? Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https…

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 share · 3,355 followers View post →

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KTD
@nk8z7fx8dp · X

@TheoMcKusker @FarmingUK https://t.co/MRhm0qJ1OQ Dairy & Saturated Fat Cancer Risk - AO Cohort https://t.co/lLjCABQ7xt... Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https://t.co/nmL3jwBYZr Meat increases heme iron stores (risk) https://t.co/psSjh4Igez

Feb 6, 2025 · 41 followers View post →
KTD
@nk8z7fx8dp · X

@SwaledaleMutton @FarmingUK Discredited

Feb 6, 2025 · 41 followers View post →
Karim Samra
@KarimSamraAR · X

@michal_ptacnik @Fatcows2 Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https://t.co/XeTMirn7Rt Meat increases heme iron stores (cancer ) https://t.co/SJO6mDRx9e Meat and nitrate (cancer) AARP cohort https://t.co/MMXo6D7F6A Meat consumption and obesity https://t.co/RAYr7y8f8b https://t.co/E2YbtP83Gb

Jan 11, 2024 · 144 followers View post →
TheAtheistPaladin
@AtheistPaladin1 · X

@Theres2ManyLies @JoeyCarbstrong Heme-iron is not the "Best" iron. https://t.co/f5KjjYSVO3

Jan 7, 2024 · 77 followers View post →
Vanilla Robot (Ms)
@MsVanillaRose · X

RT @KarimSamraAR: @PHL_Valentine @MsVanillaRose @ShortnBluntTho Do I keep them coming? Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https…

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 share · 3,355 followers View post →
Karim Samra
@KarimSamraAR · X

@PHL_Valentine @MsVanillaRose @ShortnBluntTho Do I keep them coming? Meat raises cholesterol (heart disease risk) https://t.co/XeTMirn7Rt Meat increases heme iron stores (cancer risk) https://t.co/SJO6mDRx9e Meat and nitrate (cancer risk); AARP cohort https://t.co/MMXo6D7F6A

Jan 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 144 followers View post →
Karim Samra
@KarimSamraAR · X

@fabuladeum @Veganella_ @vegan_ark Study after study has showed how it increases risk of metabolic disease, cancer, diabetes, brain degenerative diseases. Hypertension… Meat increases heme iron stores (cancer risk) https://t.co/SJO6mDRx9e Meat and nitrate (cancer risk); AARP cohort https://t.co/MMXo6D7F6A

Dec 29, 2023 · 1 like · 144 followers View post →
Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@ScepticalDoctor Not best studies ever but interesting. Thoughts Anna? https://t.co/CUeQc5qBuL https://t.co/EQWxBc5ece https://t.co/8GUw6vsG57 https://t.co/SwEEo6WsD0

May 31, 2023 · 433 followers View post →
j obispo
@ObispoJ · X

@SereneSquirrel @GlobalisedMinds @GeorgeMonbiot Iron is in everything. That is probably an advisory against taking iron supplements. Too much iron, like any metal, can cause cancer.https://t.co/li3Bb5Gusi.

Nov 25, 2022 · 1 like · 140 followers View post →
Holosign12
@holosign12 · X

@immer_mit_Rad @der_veganer https://t.co/FStptLtswe

Sep 28, 2022 · 1 like · 92 followers View post →
Kriss Berg, etc.
@KrissBergTweets · X

@wee_fam @ClintFiore By reducing iron levels https://t.co/Cp1nJXqrbs

Jul 15, 2022 · 1 like · 28,847 followers View post →