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Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?
   
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Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to
preventing the Big C
For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to
bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons,
but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potential
weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.
Rumors that single malt whiskey may be a tool to combat cancer
have begun circulating recently. Whether it actually holds any
water has yet to be proven. According to one of the theorys
proponents, a consultant to the whiskey industry, Dr. Jim Swan,
the antioxidants present in whiskey, particularly ellagic acid,
can reduce the risk of developing cancer, since this acid fights
the unstable atoms that aid in rapid cell replication. He added
that the more cells were produced, the more likely that rogue
cancer cells will be born. Whiskey can protect you from cancer
and science proves it, he said, speaking at the EuroMedLab 2005
conference in Glasgow. Dr Swan explained that ellagic acid,
which is in greater concentration in whiskey than in red wine,
breaks down the harmful free radicals present in our body.
However, Cancer Research UK remains unconvinced. The agency has
raised concerns that what Dr Swan and his supporters are pushing
might mislead consumers into drinking excessive amounts of
whiskey just to avoid cancer. Cancer Research noted that liquor
intake can eventually lead to certain kinds of cancer, such as
those in the esophagus, throat, mouth, bowel and liver. Dr
Swans idea that whiskey can prevent cancer also received
criticism, owing mostly to an absence of population data
supporting them. Contrariwise, according to the agencys head of
cancer information Lesley Walker, there exists evidence that
high alcohol consumption does increase cancer risks. Ms Walker
noted that while ellagic acid is a formidable antioxidant and
may greatly aid in the fight against cancer, its presence in
whiskey is not reason enough for people to begin drinking up,
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The concept that a certain type of alcohol may help deter cancer
is novel and, for frequent drinkers, even noble. What liquor
patron would ignore this theory? But, still, Dr Swans ideas
remain untested and there does not exist any known positive link
between whiskey and cancer. If there would be something that
suggest this is true sometime in the future, then it will be
considered revolutionary. However, in the absence of adequate
information at present, whiskey as a deterrent to cancer is a
dubious thought. While we all hope and pray that an alternative
treatment to cancer will surface soon, this is probably not the
time to become this optimistic about whiskeys alleged benefits.
About the author:
Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information
about cancer, please go to: http://cancer.besthealthli
nk.net/ or for updated links and information on all health
related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net
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