What Causes Cancer
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Asparagine is an amino acid (a building block of proteins) that is found in many vegetables, with higher concentrations in some varieties of potatoes. When heated to high temperatures in the presence of certain sugars, asparagine can form acrylamide. High-temperature cooking methods, such as frying, baking, or broiling, have been found to produce acrylamide (3), while boiling and microwaving appear less likely to do so. Longer cooking times can also increase acrylamide production when the cooking temperature is above 120 degrees Celsius... More Information
Macmillan Cancer Support
People sometimes worry about whether they might get cancer and whether they can do anything to reduce their risk. Usually, when a person has a cancer, the specific reason why it developed isn’t known. But we do know some things which may increase the risk of developing a cancer. Some of them – such as our lifestyle – we can do something about. Others, such as our genes, we may not be able to change... More Information