Phosphates promote lung tumours

Animal research suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates (Pi), found in processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages, and bakery products, may speed growth of lung cancer tumours and even contribute to the development of tumours in predisposed individuals. Mice with an experimental model of lung cancer were studied for four weeks and were randomly assigned to receive a diet of eith ...

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