Diet Drugs May Raise Cancer Risk

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Diet Drugs May Raise Cancer Risk

 

 

Researchers have found a drug, which has been developed to fight obesity and

clogged arteries, may increase the risk of colon cancer.

Researchers worked with a copy of GlaxoSmithKline’s experimental compound, known

as GW501516. This compound is being studied as a possible drug to improve

cholesterol levels and to reverse heart disease in humans caused by metabolic

syndrome, also known as syndrome X. Syndrome X is linked to high blood pressure

and poor cholesterol levels.

 

Researchers gave the drug to mice that were specially bred to develop colon

cancer and found that the mice grew twice the normal number of polyps. This

result means that patients who already have polyps--which don’t cause any

symptoms--may be at a higher risk of developing colon cancer if given the drugs,

researchers say.

 

Because of the finding, researchers suggest that companies testing these drugs

need to do more studies before testing them on humans.

 

News February 2, 2004

 

 

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

It is not unusual for drugs to cause side effects that are even worse than the

ailment they are supposed to treat. Fortunately, there are much better options

for fighting obesity than taking pills such as:

 

Reducing grains and sugars: When you eat grains and sugar your insulin levels

will increase. When you increase your insulin levels you are telling your body

to store carbohydrates as fat, and not to release any of the stored fat. This

makes it impossible for you to use your own stored body fat for energy.

 

So the excess carbohydrates in your diet not only make you fat, they make sure

you stay fat. To learn more vital information on insulin and how increasing your

levels can damage your body please read Dr. Rosedale’s article, " Insulin and Its

Metabolic Effects " .

 

Following the nutrition plan for your metabolic type: Knowing your own

metabolic type will help you learn the right (and wrong) foods to eat to fit

your own body’s metabolism and prevent diseases. What may be very healthy for

others is not necessarily as healthy for you, and vice-versa. Eating according

to your metabolic type is one of the best ways to ascertain what is really good

for you.

Exercising: You need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to experience any

weight loss benefits. Major studies have shown that 60 minutes a day is actually

best. Ideally, the exercise should be continuous, but it could be split up into

two 30-minute sections.

Most heavy people start with walking and that is an excellent choice, as it is

low-risk and inexpensive. Once you become comfortable with a routine, it is

important to increase the intensity in order to continue benefiting. For more

information on walking for fitness, see my article " Walk Your Way to Better

Health.”

 

 

 

 

 

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