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Saturated Fats & Cancer
9 Jul 2023
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ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) recommends a plant-based diet low in saturated fats in their recommendations for breast cancer survivors:
(2010) Saturated Fat and Cancer Progression

(2 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Does cutting down on saturated fat intake improve cancer-free survival?"

(2019) Is Keto an Effective Cancer-Fighting Diet?

(7 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "The clinical use of ketogenic diets for epilepsy and cancer: what does the science say?" Excerpt:

There’s a reason the official American Cancer Society and American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines recommend a dietary pattern for breast cancer patients that’s essentially the opposite of a ketogenic diet: “high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, meaning beans, split peas, chickpeas and lentils, and low in saturated fats.”

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation has been linked with increased risk of cancer. Are saturated fats pro inflammatory? See Saturated Fats & Chronic Inflammation.

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