Dr. Oak Warns Against Improper Use of Hot Air Ovens, Cancer Risk Goes Unnoticed
Dr. Oak warns that hot air ovens can produce carcinogenic substances if overheated above 170-180 degrees or if their non-stick coating deteriorates, potentially exposing users to harmful chemicals like acrylamide and PFOA over years of use.
Dr. Oak Warns Against Improper Use of Hot Air Ovens, Cancer Risk Goes Unnoticed
Dr. Oaksuphalerk Wijaranayan, known as Dr. Oak DoctorSixpack, posted a video warning: "Be careful! Using a hot air oven this way risks cancer without you knowing it."
Dr. Oak addressed common questions: "Does a hot air oven cause cancer? Does it contain heavy metals? Is it safe to eat food from it? Let me explain in simple terms."
Does a hot air oven cause cancer?
It depends on how high you heat it. If the temperature exceeds 170-180 degrees, it may produce acrylamide, a carcinogenic substance.
If you use the oven for many years—2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years—the non-stick coating inside will eventually wear and peel off. You'll then be exposed to PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) or PFPF in large amounts, both of which are carcinogenic.
Be careful if food comes out burnt and charred with a dark crust—that's also a carcinogenic substance.
Some people wrap food in aluminum foil inside the oven, which exposes you to aluminum, a heavy metal and another carcinogen.
How to use a hot air oven safely:
Don't wrap food in aluminum foil If your machine is old and peeling, throw it away and buy a new one Avoid using very high heat—moderate temperature is enough. Don't set it to 180 degrees; Teflon can't withstand that and may flake onto your food Add a few drops of water to keep moisture and prevent excessive burning Whenever aluminum foil is used with high heat or Teflon peels, it becomes carcinogenic. You may be thin, but you could develop cancer. It doesn't happen immediately, but accumulates over years.
Dr. Oak concluded: "I'm warning you, not trying to scare you or spread misinformation. I'm explaining how to use it safely. Be careful and use it correctly. Don't overuse it, and then you can use your hot air oven with peace of mind."
