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Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats

Internet URL

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/heterocyclic-amines  

Sponsoring Agency

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This fact sheet explains how certain chemicals are created in meat that is well done, fried, or barbecued and how the consumption of these chemicals is associated with certain types of cancer.

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Review Date

1/26/2007