Absurd study suggests eating fruits and vegetables leads to cancer
Summary
A small study suggested that eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might raise lung cancer risk in young non-smokers. Experts say the study has many problems, has not been reviewed by other scientists, and its claims do not match what many earlier studies have shown.Key Facts
- The study looked at 166 non-smokers under age 50 who developed lung cancer.
- Researchers found these patients reportedly ate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than average.
- The study suggested pesticides on these foods could increase cancer risk, but this is only speculation.
- The study lacked a proper control group of similar people without lung cancer.
- Experts say the study’s groups and conclusions are arbitrary and unsupported by data.
- Previous research shows fruits and vegetables usually lower or do not affect lung cancer risk.
- Scientists criticized the study for jumping to conclusions without strong evidence.
- The study has only been presented at a conference and not yet peer reviewed.
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