From TLDR 2024-12-23

THE RISK OF CANCER FADES AS WE GET OLDER, AND WE MAY FINALLY KNOW WHY
(3 MINUTE READ) [7]

While the risk of cancer rises in our 60s and 70s, it drops past the
age of around 80. A study in older mice found that they had higher
levels of a protein that caused cells to act as if they were deficient
in iron, which in turn limited their regeneration rates, restricting
both healthy growth and cancerous tumors. The same processes were
found to be occurring in human cells too. Cell growth capabilities
were boosted when levels of the protein were artificially lowered or
iron was artificially increased.

[7] https://www.sciencealert.com/the-risk-of-cancer-fades-as-we-get-older-and-w e-may-finally-know-why?utm_source=tldrnewsletter

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While the risk of cancer rises in our 60s and 70s, it drops past
the age of around 80. A study in older mice found that they had
higher levels of a protein that caused cells to act as if they
were deficient in iron, which in turn limited their regeneration
rates, restricting both healthy growth and cancerous tumors. The
same processes were found to be occurring in human cells too.
Cell growth capabilities were boosted when levels of the protein
were artificially lowered or iron was artificially increased.

Wonder if anyone else made a mental jump while reading the article about
the "One A Day Plus Iron" supplements. AFAIK more for boosting the iron content of hemoglobin (cells carrying oxygen in our bloodstream) but
maybe could have an effect on cell regeneration.



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While the risk of cancer rises in our 60s and 70s, it drops past
the age of around 80. A study in older mice found that they had
higher levels of a protein that caused cells to act as if they
were deficient in iron, which in turn limited their regeneration
rates, restricting both healthy growth and cancerous tumors. The
same processes were found to be occurring in human cells too.
Cell growth capabilities were boosted when levels of the protein
were artificially lowered or iron was artificially increased.

Wonder if anyone else made a mental jump while reading the article about
the "One A Day Plus Iron" supplements. AFAIK more for boosting the iron content of hemoglobin (cells carrying oxygen in our bloodstream) but
maybe could have an effect on cell regeneration.

Yes, it sounds like once you reach a certain age, maybe non-prescribed iron supplements are not a good idea.

IIRC, several years ago I remember reading, or hearing, an article that
said that non-prescribed iron supplements were not good for people who
don't give blood regularly. I cannot remember why, but I think it was
thought to be a possible cancer link.

Mike


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Hi Mike!

While the risk of cancer rises in our 60s and 70s, it drops past
the age of around 80. A study in older mice found that they had
higher levels of a protein that caused cells to act as if they
were deficient in iron, which in turn limited their regeneration
rates, restricting both healthy growth and cancerous tumors. The
same processes were found to be occurring in human cells too.
Cell growth capabilities were boosted when levels of the protein
were artificially lowered or iron was artificially increased.

Wonder if anyone else made a mental jump while reading the article about
the "One A Day Plus Iron" supplements. AFAIK more for boosting the iron content of hemoglobin (cells carrying oxygen in our bloodstream) but
maybe could have an effect on cell regeneration.

Yes, it sounds like once you reach a certain age, maybe
non-prescribed iron supplements are not a good idea.

That could be a problem: self-medication. 1x dosage might be fine; 2x
dosage sounds even better but could cause problems. And of course not
enough is also a problem.

IIRC, several years ago I remember reading, or hearing, an
article that said that non-prescribed iron supplements were not
good for people who don't give blood regularly. I cannot
remember why, but I think it was thought to be a possible cancer
link.

That one I don't recall hearing and as I'm just starting my coffee my
brain isn't fully revved up yet and an offering a possibilty. <another

Could see where an anemic patient is prescibed iron and needs to be

monitored to adjust the Fe intake accordingly, plus when to stop. Blood sample requires a blood draw, so removing some blood.



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