大和健康资讯 第148期（2015年12月）

This Month's Topics

◎ Exhibited at the 48th Japan Kampo Exchange Society National Academic Conference, Hiroshima Meeting

Yamato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. exhibited at the 48th Japan Kampo Exchange Society National Academic Conference, Hiroshima Meeting.

◎ Doctors from the Philippines visit Japan and attend a BioBran seminar

Doctors (about 10 people) who handle BioBran from the Philippines visited Japan and attended a BioBran seminar.

◎ [Paper Published] Can a synergistic activation of pattern recognition receptors by plant immunomodulators enhance the effect of oncologic therapy? Case Report of a patient with uterus and ovary sarcoma

A research group centered at Pecs Medical University has published a new case study.

■ Omega-3 and Health

4) Central Nervous System Effects of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Ⅱ)

Professor Ichiro Yazawa, Waseda University

It has been pointed out that intake of DHA may significantly improve memory and learning ability. This time, we will discuss the potential of DHA as "brain food."

■ World Health Report

20 Years Since DSHEA – The Current Status of the U.S. Supplement Industry

In 1994, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act was enacted in the United States. This report covers the current state of supplement labeling, side effect issues, and more in the U.S. 20 years after the legislation.

■ Health Trivia – Revisiting Health Knowledge

71) For Diabetes, Start with a Healthy Gut Microbiome

Deterioration of gut health is said to trigger allergies and diabetes. This time, we will introduce the relationship between the gut and diabetes.

■ Matters Concerning the Body

69) Processed Meats, Red Meats, and Colorectal Cancer

A WHO specialized agency announced that processed meats such as sausages and bacon have "sufficient evidence" as causes of cancer. This time, we will discuss the debate surrounding this announcement.

Matters Concerning the Body – Processed Meats, Red Meats, and Colorectal Cancer

Immediately after touching on colorectal cancer prevention in the October issue (e-Health Kawaraban vol.146), on October 26, news spread around the world stating that "processed meats such as hot dogs and sausages increase the risk of colorectal cancer." Subsequently, for example, Germany's reaction was reported under the headline "Sausage Shock" (Asahi Shimbun, November 20). This study was announced by a WHO specialized agency, categorizing processed meats such as sausages and bacon as causes of cancer with "sufficient evidence," similar to tobacco and asbestos. Red meats such as beef and pork were classified as "probably carcinogenic."

The link between processed and red meats and colorectal cancer has already been noted both domestically and internationally. In Japan, a group at the National Cancer Center reported in 2011, based on a survey of 80,000 people, that under certain conditions the risk increases. This time, the mention of specific items like "hot dogs" and "sausages," and the classification of risk alongside tobacco and asbestos, may have attracted attention abroad.

In contrast, in Japan, the view seems to be that "since the intake is lower than in Western countries, caution against overeating is needed, but extreme restriction is unnecessary." It is important to pay attention not only to meat intake but also to factors that "contribute to cancer prevention," such as exercise and consumption of vegetables and fruits mentioned in the October issue, as well as factors that "increase cancer risk," such as obesity and alcohol.

Thank you very much for reading this month’s "e-Health Kawaraban" to the end. We will continue planning to deliver useful health information, and we look forward to your opinions and feedback.

The next issue of "e-Health Kawaraban" is scheduled to be distributed around January 20.