Ultra-processed junk foods ‘TURN OFF the body’s in-built cancer defence mechanism – allowing disease to explode’ [Video]

EATING lots of junk food turns off one of the body’s defence mechanisms against cancer, a study suggests.

Researchers from the University of Singapore believe they have discovered why ultra-processed foods have been linked to some forms of the disease.

Around 3million Brits are currently living with cancer, with numbers expected to increase to more than 5.3million by 2040, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Experts estimate new cases will rise from 2.3million in 2020 to 3million by 2040 around the world.

Previous research has linked ultra-processed foods with obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

The foods, which include cookies, hot dogs and ready meals, are typically higher in salt, fat, sugar and artificial additives.

Methylglyoxal is a compound that is released when the body breaks down fats and sugars.

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