Alcohol consumption isn’t just a buzz-kill for your liver health; it also heightens the risk of breast, mouth, throat, esophageal, and colon cancers. 🍺🥩 And processed meats, including ham, salami, bacon and sausages such as frankfurters and chorizo - they’re linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

The science behind it is eye-opening. Alcohol metabolizes into acetaldehyde, a known carcinogen, while processed meats contain compounds like nitrites and N-nitroso compounds, which can wreak havoc on our DNA, raising cancer risk.

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