I’ve always thought well-done steak was kind of a culinary crime. Why take a beautiful cut of meat and turn it into a chew toy? But now, it turns out your overcooked steak might not just be a tasteless tragedy…it could pose a real health risk, too.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have uncovered new insights into a cancer-causing chemical that forms when red meat is cooked at high temperatures.
University of Minnesota Study Links Charred Meat to Prostate Cancer
In a recent study out of the U of M’s College of Pharmacy and Medical School, researchers found that a chemical called PhIP forms when meat is cooked at high temperatures, especially when it’s charred or grilled to well-done.
“PhIP is a chemical formed in well-done cooked meats,” said Dr. Robert Turesky, a professor in the College of Pharmacy and member of the Masonic Cancer Center. “It causes prostate cancer in animal models, and frequent consumption of cooked meats containing PhIP is associated with human prostate cancer risk.”…