They're confused, for no good reason.
I don't see why.
The study said high temperature grilled BBQ causes prostate cancer in rats.
In rats.
There is no claim that BBQ of whatever nature, i.e., grilled, slow cooked, etc., causes prostate cancer in humans.
Of course, these are probably specially bred rats designed to mimic human responses. This fact by itself might make some exceedingly cautious men stop eating BBQ, however it is defined.
The link between rats and humans does often break down. Until someone shows a positive connection between BBQ and prostate cancer in humans, the suggestion that it causes prostate cancer in humans remains unproven, like global warming due to human factors.
A good place to look for a relationship between grilled meat consumption and excess prostate cancers from an epidemiological standpoint is Argentina, where grilled meat is eaten by many several times a week. If such a statistically valid study shows a link in Argentina, I will cut down meat eating to two or three times a month from my current five or six.
Until then, don't worry be happy.
You don't have a prostate to worry about, anyway. |
