Suddenly life-saving substance found in fast food

Researchers at Boston University claim that the fats contained in burgers and fries protect people from aggressive and intractable forms of cancer, writes The Daily Mail.

The number of Americans with melanoma, a skin cancer, has grown significantly over the past 30 years. According to the forecasts of the American Cancer Society, in 2017 about 10 thousand people will die from this type of cancer in the United States.

Experts have found that palmitic acid, a component of harmful hamburgers and fatty cookies, feeds a certain type of protein involved in the pigmentation process. All this can protect the skin from harmful cancer mutations.
The most susceptible to the incidence of skin cancer are red-haired and fair-skinned people, as well as those who often sunbathe (including in a solarium). The "red gene", which gives its owners fiery hair tones, pallor of the skin and a high risk of "burning" in the sun, increases the risk of cancer. Exposure to UV light can damage DNA and cause mutations that lead to skin cancer. The study was conducted on genetically altered mice that were given palmitic acid to improve their skin pigmentation and prevent melanoma.

Palmitic acid is a fatty acid, a lipid present in saturated fats. In addition to burgers, fries and butter baking, acid is found in coconut oil and lotus flower oil. Despite the benefits of this substance, the harmful effects of fast food on the heart and brain remain relevant - apparently, we all have to look for a balance in this matter.

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