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Causing Carcinogens When Grilling Meat

Causing Carcinogens When Grilling Meat
health10/9/2025

When meat is cooked at high heat, it can produce chemicals that have been linked to cancer. But here’s the good news: Marinating your meat before grilling can reduce these compounds by more than 90%. And as a bonus, even a quick 40-minute soak helps preserve flavor and moisture — all while adding a big dose of protection.

Grilled meat certainly makes for a great dinner. However, there's one side effect that no one wants as a side dish: an increased risk of cancer. Fortunately, there's a very simple — and delicious — way to reduce that risk. As the UCLA Health Center (... [2830 chars]