This Common Sugar Combo Could Be Fueling Cancer Spread: Study Finds
A new study published in Nature Metabolism by researchers has uncovered alarming evidence that sugary drinks can actively fuel the spread of colorectal cancer. The study found that the combination of glucose and fructose—common ingredients in sweetened beverages—directly enhances cancer cell mobility and increases the risk of metastasis, particularly to the liver.
Sugary drinks, ranging from soft drinks and packaged fruit juices to energy drinks and so-called “health” beverages, are part of everyday consumption habits. The study zeroes in on how the unique mix of glucose and fructose, rather than either sugar alone, plays a dangerous role in cancer progression. Researchers observed that when colorectal cancer cells were exposed to this sugar duo, their ability to move and invade new organs significantly increased. Notably, this effect was not replicated with glucose or fructose in isolation.
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