Are red grapes higher in protective phytochemicals than green grapes?
Q: If salmon is a good source of calcium, does the same apply to other fish? Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Does alcohol increase cancer risk even in people who aren’t big drinkers? A: According to AICR’s landmark 2007 report on diet and cancer prevention, excess alcohol consumption increases risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, colon and breast and probably the liver as well. Alcohol’s effects on the body are numerous. Alcohol enhances the ability of carcinogens to get into cells and create DNA damage that can promote cancer development. In addition, alcohol is broken down into acetaldehyde, which scientists believe may act as a carcinogen. Excessive alcohol consumption also seems to decrease our ability to absorb and use folate, a B-vitamin needed to keep our DNA in good repair. Alcohol’s relationship to breast cancer in particular seems to involve its impact on folate as well as its ability to raise estrogen levels. For utmost protec
