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Does sugar cause cancer??
I have done a bit of reasearch regarding the above statement due to some recent family and friends' comments to me while they battled cancer (and lost). The short answer seems to be no, but there are for sure contributing factors that research has identified.
The following short reference study I found to be a great unbiased and unsensationalized examination of the above question complete with information regarding diet, high GI intake risks for different sets of the population and health in general.
https://www.oncologynutrition.org/on/erfc/healthy-nutrition-now/sugar-and-cancer
A couple of quotes from the article:
"Blood sugar and insulin levels in active, lean individuals typically stay in a healthy range, regardless of the amount or type of carbohydrate they eat. Unfortunately our environment now makes food very available. With so much high-calorie, tasty food, most people must make a concerted effort to stay active and lean."
"Does the GI of the diet impact cancer risk or progression?
● Research suggests clear benefits of a low GI diet for many chronic diseases. The International Scientific Consensus Summit on GI (June 2013) found convincing evidence that a low GI diet decreases risk of Type 2 Diabetes, improves blood sugar control in those with diabetes, lowers heart disease risk, and likely helps with weight management. (Search glycemic index at www.oldwayspt.org for more information).
● Studies of glycemic index and cancer risk are mixed, but do suggest a high GI diet may increase cancer risk, particularly in individuals who are overweight and/or sedentary (inactive). Both excess weight and lack of physical activity are associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance. And high GI diets have been linked to increased risk of digestive and hormonally related cancers: colorectal, liver, pancreatic, breast, endometrial and ovarian.
Also, for reference, here is an article recently posted on the FS site regarding insulin and its undeserved reputation;
https://weightology.net/insulin-an-undeserved-bad-reputation
Some contradictions and also support between the two articles, read both (if or when you have the time) as well as comments following the articles and reference sources to get a better picture of why insulin in itself is not bad...insulin resistance, metabolic syndrom and type II diabetes however are high health risks and high glycemic index foods can certainly contribute to those risks.
Take care out there,
Steven
View Diet Calendar, 30 January 2019:
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2630 kcal
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Fat: 119.11g | Prot: 155.63g | Carbs: 242.26g.
Lunch: Beef Bottom Sirloin (Tri-Tip Roast, Trimmed to 0" Fat, Select Grade), Land O'Lakes Salted Butter, San Luis Sourdough Sourdough Deli Bread, Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad with Dressing. Dinner: HP HP Sauce, San Luis Sourdough Sourdough Deli Bread, Land O'Lakes Salted Butter, Air Popped Popcorn, Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad with Dressing, Beef Bottom Sirloin (Tri-Tip Roast, Trimmed to 0" Fat, Select Grade). Snacks/Other: Beef Bottom Sirloin (Tri-Tip Roast, Trimmed to 0" Fat, Select Grade), Land O'Lakes Salted Butter, Safeway San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread, 2% Fat Milk, General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios. more...
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3256 kcal
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Exercise:
Kickr: Alpe du Zwift - 35km & 1153m climb - 1 hour and 43 minutes, TRX - 8 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 33 minutes, Resting - 13 hours and 36 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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