HCAs are the most potent mutation-causing agents ever discovered. They cause cancer and heart damage in lab animals and are linked to colon, breast and pancreatic cancers in humans. Crisply fried bacon has the most carcinogens.
Studies show that regularly eating fried bacon raises the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Always microwave bacon to reduce carcinogens. Please include your age and daytime phone number. Because of the volume of mail, not all will be answered. Test results are mixed. It's best to poach, bake or microwave.