Raises risk
Moldy grains, peanuts and corn
aflatoxin contamination. Processed & preserved.
- Verdict
- Raises riskStudies link it to higher cancer risk.
- How sure
- Rung 5 · EstablishedLarge randomized trials or overwhelming, consistent human evidence; reflected in major guidelines.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
Liver
What the evidence shows
Aflatoxin-contaminated foods are a convincing cause of liver cancer.
What to do
Store grains and nuts dry and throw out anything moldy.
Sources
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