Over the years, the belief that cancer has a genetic basis or is simply a matter of chance has become widespread. However, promising advances in cancer research suggest that we have much more control over our risk than previously thought.

Misconceptions about the origin of cancer

Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a cancer researcher and scientist, offers a different perspective on the causes of cancer. He argues that cancer is uncontrolled and disordered cell division resulting from mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria, the organelles responsible for cellular respiration and energy production, become damaged, leading to compensatory fermentation within the cell. This process is similar to the mechanism described by Otto Warburg, the scientist who discovered the link between oxidative stress, glucose fermentation, and cancer.

Environmental causes and the prevalence of cancer

Dr. Seyfried emphasizes that our modern environment significantly contributes to the occurrence of cancer. Secondary factors such as radiation, chemical carcinogens, intermittent hypoxia, chronic inflammation, and oncogenic viruses can impair cellular respiration. Combined with a diet high in processed carbohydrates and lack of exercise, these factors contribute to the cancer epidemic. In the United States, approximately 1,700 people die from cancer every day, illustrating this tragedy.