does kimchi prevent the bird flu and does charred meat cause cancer if you eat it?

Question

I heard this from koreans.

Answer 1

There was a study in which feeding kimchi to infected birds appeared to help them recover from bird flu. This has led to speculation that kimchi may be a preventative for bird flu.

Charred red meat does contain carcinogens associated with the development of pancreatic cancer. Regular consumption may increase your risk of developing this cancer.

Answer 2

i don't know about the kimchi. possibly. and charred meat does cause cancer because basically u're EATING carbon monoxide (i think that's what it is) which causes cancer when u breathe it. don't eat it.

Answer 3

Nope on both accounts. It's a myth on the first one and the second one has only been backed up by one very poor study.