Why and how exercises reduce the risk of CANCER?
It′s long been known that exercising can reduce the risk of cancer.
And now scientists believe they have found another reason why - and even say it could pave way for new treatments.
Those who stay fit are better able to process a by-product of running, jogging and pumping iron, research shows.
Lactate ? which makes muscles stiffen after exercise ? is a key driver of cancer growth and spread, experts claim.
Dr Inigo San Millan, of the University of California, Berkeley, said: ′With this paper, we open a whole new door for understanding cancer, showing for the first time that lactate is not only present, but mandatory for every step in its development.
′We hope to sound the alarm for the research community that to stop cancer you have to stop lactate.′
Exercising is known to reduce the risk of breast, bowel, colon and womb cancer.
The researchers wanted to understand why, and built upon previous research about the ′Warburg effect′ - when cancer cells quickly rake in more glucose than normal cells.
Despite the cause not previously being known, the new study, published in Carcinogenesis, sought to explain why.
They found lactate interferes with the body′s immune response to cancer, and helps the tumour to spread.
When exercising, muscles use glucose for energy.
When there isn′t enough oxygen to keep up with the amount of energy needed, the body produces lactate as a by-product.
It therefore recycles the lactate for a beneficial use, including turning it into a key fuel source for the brain, muscles and organs.
But, the study found the recycling system broke down for cancer cells.
A fault in the recycling system was less likely to happen in athletes, as their body was more used to converting lactate to beneficial fuel sources.
The results could lead to new exercise and dietary prescriptions for cancer patients, the researchers said.
New diagnostic tools could be made to find a break down in the lactate recycling system, to help doctors identify brewing cancer, they said.
Related News
Combat the Cold with Fresh Oregano Tea
Natural Herbal Gummies
5 surprising beauty benefits of amla
5 Yoga Poses that Can Give You a Glowing Skin
6 Best Oils for a Naturally Clear and Glowing Skin
8 Practical Tips to Lose Weight Without Dieting
The tangy taste of Banaras
Five foods that can cause problems if consumed on an empty stomach!
Most Read
★Using Kalonji Seeds for Weight Loss
★Acne sufferers likely to live longer than people with flawless skin
★9 Super Simple Exercises to Reduce Belly Fat
★The health benefits of popular foods
★Exercise can help boost memory through bone hormone: Study
★Making handloom accessible
★Just ten minutes of play a day can help children reduce their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes later in life
★15 Powerful Asanas of Yoga to Reduce Belly Fat
★Why You Probably Shouldnt Take Diet Advice from Your CrossFit Coach
★Those who consume fruit and vegetables have a 40% lower risk of an incurable lung disease
★Growing Propagating and Using Aloe Vera
★6 Foods You Can Incorporate In Your Fat Burner Diet For Best Results
★Daylight Savings Time: That miserable time of year when many mourn loss of one-hour sleep
★11 Realistic Methods of Stress Management
★How to Gain Weight in 7 Days to Get Rid of the Skinny You
★Ideal exercises to keep your heart healthy
★5 Exercises to Reduce Belly Fat
★Best foods for healthy skin
★Cancer risk of breast implants 10 times higher than first feared
★Medication Management Tips
★Is there a way to combat greying?
★Yoga Asanas To Prevent Hair Loss
★10 Weight Loss Tips to Make Things Easier (and Faster)
★Daily consumption of tea protects the elderly from cognitive decline
★10 questions about laser hair removal
★This One Exercise Helps You Become a Better Runner
★5 Effective Baba Ramdev Yoga Asanas To Increase Height
★7 Healthy Hacks for Your Pumpkin Spice Latte
★10 Surprising Things That Can Cause You to Lose Muscle
★Top 3 Core Exercises While Pregnant
★9 Simple Yoga Asanas & Tips for Weight Loss
★Popular weight loss strategies
★5 Ways to Dry Herbs
★7 Must-Eat Fermented Foods for a Healthy Gut
★The Simple 20-Minute Habit That Could Save Your Life
★Fruitylicious cure for ageing skin
★Recycling temple waste along the Ganges with Help Us Green
★Mushrooms could prevent risk of Dementia, scientists say
★How to Lose Weight Fast: 3 Simple Steps, Based on Science
★Skinny jeans and big fluffy hoods contribute to back pain
★Soda, pizza and salty food up liver disease in kids: Study
★5 most surprising cosmetic surgery trends across the globe
★Skin tone linked to fruit and vegetable consumption
★Top Natural Body Care Tips for Women
★10 Signs You are Obsessing About Your Weight
★Carbohydrates and sugars
★Grean tea could help get rid of acne
★Sari saga from Bengal
★Study reveals alarming dangers of anti-ageing jabs
★The best effective and natural plants for a good memory
