Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?

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Article Title: Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?

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Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to

preventing the Big C

For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only

to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its

patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a

potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.

Rumors that single malt whiskey may be a tool to combat cancer

have begun circulating recently. Whether it actually holds any

water has yet to be proven. According to one of the theory’s

proponents, a consultant to the whiskey industry, Dr. Jim Swan,

the antioxidants present in whiskey, particularly ellagic acid,

can reduce the risk of developing cancer, since this acid

fights the unstable atoms that aid in rapid cell replication.

He added that the more cells were produced, the more likely

that rogue cancer cells will be born. “Whiskey can protect you

from cancer and science proves it,” he said, speaking at the

EuroMedLab 2005 conference in Glasgow. Dr Swan explained that

ellagic acid, which is in greater concentration in whiskey than

in red wine, breaks down the harmful free radicals present in

our body.

However, Cancer Research UK remains unconvinced. The agency has

raised concerns that what Dr Swan and his supporters are pushing

might mislead consumers into drinking excessive amounts of

whiskey just to avoid cancer. Cancer Research noted that liquor

intake can eventually lead to certain kinds of cancer, such as

those in the esophagus, throat, mouth, bowel and liver. Dr

Swan’s idea that whiskey can prevent cancer also received

criticism, owing mostly to an absence of population data

supporting them. Contrariwise, according to the agency’s head

of cancer information Lesley , there exists evidence that

high alcohol consumption does increase cancer risks. Ms

noted that while ellagic acid is a formidable antioxidant and

may greatly aid in the fight against cancer, its presence in

whiskey is not reason enough for people to begin drinking up,

especially as ellagic acid can also be found in certain fruits.

The concept that a certain type of alcohol may help deter

cancer is novel and, for frequent drinkers, even noble. What

liquor patron would ignore this theory? But, still, Dr Swan’s

ideas remain untested and there does not exist any known

positive link between whiskey and cancer. If there would be

something that suggest this is true sometime in the future,

then it will be considered revolutionary. However, in the

absence of adequate information at present, whiskey as a

deterrent to cancer is a dubious thought. While we all hope and

pray that an alternative treatment to cancer will surface soon,

this is probably not the time to become this optimistic about

whiskey’s alleged benefits.

About The Author: Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links

and information about cancer, please go to:

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