Potential Risk of Growth Promoter in Beef for Breast Cancer Growth
Abstract
Anabolic agents have been widely used for meat-producing farm animals since such agents were observed to increase weight gain by enhancing protein deposition and improving feed conversion, as well as increasing the muscle-to-fat ratio. Thus, the use of such agents that promote growth, reduce feed costs and improve the quality of the meat produced is an important practice in the meat-producing industry. These anabolic agents have biological activities in common with natural estrogenic, androgenic and progestogenic steroid hormones which have potential effects on protein metabolism. The presence of trace amounts of natural steroid hormones in foodstuffs consumed by humans are easily degraded by the liver, therefore the concern that these natural compounds may pose a health risk to humans is considered negligible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA385892
Entities
People
- C. L. Young
Organizations
- Ohio State University