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I'd Like Some More Relish on My Genetic Mutator, Please
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
10:53:00 AM EDT
Hearing Over the Hillside -- Blue Nile
From the "Because Apparently You Don't Have Enough to Worry About" file: Hot Dogs May Cause Genetic Mutations:
Everyone knows hot dogs aren't exactly healthy for you, but in a new study chemists find they may contain DNA-mutating compounds that might boost one's risk for cancer.
Scientists note there is an up to 240-fold variation in levels of these chemicals across different brands.
Extracts from hot dogs bought from the supermarket, when mixed with nitrites, resulted in what appeared to be these DNA-mutating compounds. When added to Salmonella bacteria, hot dog extracts treated with nitrites doubled to quadrupled their normal DNA mutation levels. Triggering DNA mutations in the gut might boost the risk for colon cancer, the researchers explained.
The article notes that the same sort of compounds are also found in other foods, like dried fish and soy sauce. Eat all three at one: You turn into The Incredible Hulk! Okay, no you don't. But at least that would be a consolation prize.
Honestly though, as an adult, I think I've eaten two hot dogs in the last couple of years. This would not be that much of an issue for me, frankly. How about you? Do you love your hot dogs? Or do you not eat enough of them to worry?
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10:53:00 AM EDT
Hearing Over the Hillside -- Blue Nile
I'd Like Some More Relish on My Genetic Mutator, Please
From the "Because Apparently You Don't Have Enough to Worry About" file: Hot Dogs May Cause Genetic Mutations:
Everyone knows hot dogs aren't exactly healthy for you, but in a new study chemists find they may contain DNA-mutating compounds that might boost one's risk for cancer.
Scientists note there is an up to 240-fold variation in levels of these chemicals across different brands.
Extracts from hot dogs bought from the supermarket, when mixed with nitrites, resulted in what appeared to be these DNA-mutating compounds. When added to Salmonella bacteria, hot dog extracts treated with nitrites doubled to quadrupled their normal DNA mutation levels. Triggering DNA mutations in the gut might boost the risk for colon cancer, the researchers explained.
The article notes that the same sort of compounds are also found in other foods, like dried fish and soy sauce. Eat all three at one: You turn into The Incredible Hulk! Okay, no you don't. But at least that would be a consolation prize.
Honestly though, as an adult, I think I've eaten two hot dogs in the last couple of years. This would not be that much of an issue for me, frankly. How about you? Do you love your hot dogs? Or do you not eat enough of them to worry?
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I DON'T EAT THAT MANY HOT DOGS TO WORRY ABOUT IT AND I REALIZE THEY
AREN't A HEATH FOOD BUT WHEN I DO HAVE ONE I REALLY ENJOY THE TASTE, HOW AOUT YOU? -
Sheesh, is there anything the <i>doesn't</i> cause cancer these days?
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Although I seldom eat hot dogs at home (because they're junk food), I love them. Last Thursday when corn dogs were $1 at the state fair, I had at least five of them, maybe more.
8/17/06 12:51 AM