A new study, recently published in the Journal of Cancer, claims too much meat increases kidney cancer risks. The finding is in keeping with previous research indicating that consuming large amounts of meat could lead to various types of cancer. This time, however, scientists have discovered the factors behind increased cancer risks.

The University of Texas in Houston has been involved in a new study regarding the influence of meat consumption on people. They have co-opted 659 patients suffering from renal carcinoma and 699 health individuals to take part in the study. Participants belonged to the non-Hispanic white group; therefore, it may be argued that a larger investigation has to be re-create again in the future for accurate results.

Subjects were asked to provide detailed descriptions of their eating habits, particularly those related to meat consumption. At the end of the research, scientists have discovered that the more red and white meat people consume, the higher risks they run of developing carcinomas.

The manner in which the meat is cooked also plays a significant part, researchers have concluded. It has been established that barbecuing and frying are the two most harmful activities when it comes to preparing meat. These cooking methods produce two carcinogens, namely, the MeIQx and the PhIP.

Figures indicate that renal cell carcinoma (RCC) risks double when the meat is fried because MeIQx is released. The PhIP intake is 54% larger with barbecued meat; therefore, we may safely assume that cooking meat at very high temperatures is noxious.

The American Cancer Society thinks the findings of the new study are very useful for patients suffering from this disease. Kidney cancer is not very common, but the risk of acquiring it rise to approximately 1.6 percent. Even though, this type of cancer is rarer than melanoma (2.1%), colorectal cancer (5 percent), prostate cancer (14%) and breast cancer (8%), statistics show that this disease is deadly.

Medical experts do not prohibit patients to consume meat as this remains a healthy ingredient in our daily regimes, nonetheless. They are only asking patients to pay attention to their intakes and maintain a balance in respect to ingredients. Particularly patients, who have had kidney problems should be extra cautious when consuming meat.

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