Can a nutrient in meat and dairy help fight cancer?
Many people hear that meat, especially red meat is bad for you. Others avoid dairy for many reasons. But the latest research has found that meat and dairy may actually help your immune system fight cancer. Who knew? What have scientists found out about meat and dairy? What is it about the composition of meat and dairy that may have some good health benefits? What is this newly discovered nutrient in meat and dairy that helps fight cancer? Researchers at the University of Chicago studied a nutrient found in beef, lamb and dairy products that helps our immune system fight cancer. What is this nutrient? I had not heard of it and you probably haven’t either. It is actually found in the fat in meat and dairy and is called trans-vaccenic acid or TVA. Research on nutrients like TVA highlights the link between diet and human health demonstrating how compounds from food can influence our immune responses and overall well-being. ...