The Role of Fat Cells in Cancer

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Excess fat cells either increase your risk of developing cancer or perhaps exacerbating cancer once it's already developed. We've now recognized that there are several processes through which fat cells can support the growth of cancer cells. The immune system within the fat tissue will recognize these dysfunctional cells and try to clear them out. But instead, those tiny macrophages are engaged in an inefficient process called frustrated phagocytosis. They're not adequately clearing out that fat cell,. And instead, they're spitting out tiny inflammatory molecules. Those inflammatory molecules, in fact, are growth factors.

Episode #254. How does a plant-based diet weigh up against a ketogenic diet when it comes to cancer treatment and prevention? Discover the answer to this question and more in The Proof’s first episode dedicated to understanding cancer.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Urvi Shah and Dr Neil Iyengar to examine how cancer develops and the lifestyle measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of cancer, treat cancer, and prevent cancer recurrence.

Specifically, we discuss:

Intro (00:00)
Cancer and precancerous cells (06:51)
Genetics and cancer risk (20:58)
Obesity and cancer risk (24:30)
Modifiable factors and reducing recurrence risk (36:44)
The role of nutrition in cancer treatment (47:34)
Plant-based diet vs ketogenic diet (51:50)
Dr. Neil investigates the effects of plant-based diets and exercise on breast cancer (1:13:12)
Soy, dairy, protein, and cancer risk (1:17:04)
Unprocessed red meat and colorectal cancer (1:30:52)
Organic foods vs conventional produce (1:37:10)
Ultra-processed food and cancer risk (1:40:52)
Alcohol intake and exercise recommendation (1:43:11)
Strong predictors of breast cancer (1:49:33)
Stress and sleep (1:51:56)
Importance of screening (1:52:46)
Outro (2:01:54)

You can connect with Dr Neil Iyengar on Twitter, and learn more about him here. Connect with Dr Urvi Shah on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and learn more about her here.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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