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Instant Noodles Linked to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk, Expert Warns

Dr. Tim Tiutan highlights the dangers of high salt intake, particularly from instant noodles, as research shows links to stomach cancer and other health risks.

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Overview

  • Dr. Tim Tiutan, an oncology specialist, warns that high salt diets, including instant noodles, can increase stomach cancer risk by 55% and potentially double it in the presence of H. pylori infection.
  • Instant noodles, a popular food in the UK with 2.2 billion servings consumed annually, can contain up to 6g of salt—equivalent to the daily recommended limit.
  • Excessive salt intake is also associated with hypertension, heart damage, strokes, and other chronic health conditions, according to the NHS and recent studies.
  • H. pylori, a bacteria affecting the stomach lining, is a major driver of stomach cancer and can be aggravated by high salt consumption.
  • Stomach cancer cases are rising among younger populations, with a noted 2% annual increase in diagnoses for those under 50, leaving experts concerned.