Item available at UK supermarkets causes 'seven types of cancer'

Item available at UK supermarkets causes 'seven types of cancer' Cancer Research UK shared the health warning in a social media post highlighting the risks People have been warned that some products commonly sold in supermarkets can cause seven types of cancer, including one particular type of drink. Cancer Research UK issued the health alert in an Instagram post, highlighting the risks associated with the popular drinks. Posting on social media, the charity discussed the risks posed by alcoholic drinks. Cancer Research UK said: "Alcohol causes seven types of cancer. All types of alcoholic drink increase the risk of cancer, as it's the alcohol itself that causes damage - even in small amounts." The post continued: "Drinking less alcohol can reduce your risk of cancer. Here's some handy tips to help you cut down." Ways to reduce your alcohol intake: - Keep track of your drinking habits. - Have drink-free days. - Swap to non-alcoholic alternatives. - Don't buy rounds of drinks. - Don't stock up at home. - Be realistic and stick to it. It adds: "Making a few changes to your drinking habits can make a big difference in helping you cut down your risk of cancer." In the caption, Cancer Research UK added: "Cutting down on alcohol has lots of health benefits, and reduces your risk of cancer." Sharing further advice, the Cancer Research UK website explains that drinking alcohol can cause breast cancer, bowel cancer, mouth cancer, liver cancer, and several types of throat cancer. The charity said: "You may have heard that drinking alcohol can be good for the heart or help lower blood pressure. "But NHS guidance on alcohol states that the evidence for any health benefits from alcohol is not clear. Research has shown there is no completely safe level of drinking, and the risk of cancer increases from drinking even small amounts of alcohol." The NHS website reiterates that there is no 'safe' drinking level. "If you drink less than 14 units a week, this is considered low-risk drinking. It's called "low risk" rather than "safe" because there's no safe drinking level," the health service said. It says the type of illnesses you can develop after 10 to 20 years of regularly drinking more than 14 units a week include: - mouth cancer, throat cancer and breast cancer - stroke - heart disease - liver disease - brain damage - damage to the nervous system It adds: "There's also evidence that regular drinking at high-risk levels can make your mental health worse. Research has found strong links between alcohol misuse and self-harming, including suicide." The NHS website shares advice for cutting down on alcohol. The tips include making a plan, setting a budget, and letting other people know so they can support you.