Category: myths-and-beliefs

The use of a microwave oven does not present any risk to health. The health authorities have been guaranteeing its safety for years and it can be used daily to heat and cook food with complete peace of mind.

Some compounds found in grilled foods may be carcinogenic, but there is no evidence linking this effect to occasional consumption.

This is not necessary. Buying organic food is a personal choice and not a medical recommendation. Because of the extensive regulatory framework, both organic and conventional food can be consumed reliably.

Garlic and its close relatives such as onion, leek, or chives, contain substances that may have some beneficial properties against cancer according to laboratory tests, but their effect on humans has not yet been confirmed.

The consumption of berries is perfectly safe, but the fact that some health effects have been scientifically proven does not imply that they can cure cancer if consumed regularly or excessively.

In order to verify that green tea consumption, due to its high antioxidant power, has the capacity to reduce the risk of developing cancer or to exert a curative effect, further studies on humans are still needed.

The effects of flaxseed consumption on cancer treatment or prevention of cancer are not proven.

There is currently insufficient scientific evidence to confirm that its consumption during treatment has beneficial effects on the disease, as clinical trials and dose-effect studies are lacking.

As of today, there is no type of restrictive diet that has clear scientific evidence for its use in patients during cancer treatment. In fact, many of these diets can be potentially very dangerous during treatment.

No. There are no scientific studies that have linked genetically modified foods to oncological processes.