Animal Protein and Cancer Risk

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · Oct 9, 2025 · 13m · transcript

Animal Protein and Cancer Risk: What the Science Really Says

Recently, Mark Hyman posted on X (formerly Twitter) that a new study suggests eating more animal protein might actually lower your risk of cancer. The study he pointed to came from the NHANES dataset—a U.S. survey of diet and health. It sounded reassuring, but it doesn’t line up with the bulk of the evidence. Here is the story about Animal protein and cancer risk:

Let’s dig into what the science really shows.

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