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Pancreatic Cancer Nutrition: Fructose

Written by Keith D. Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, B.Sc. Pharmacy - August 8, 2010

Fructose Promotes Pancreatic Cancer Growth

Carbohydrates provide sugars that allow cancer growth. A high amount of processed or refined carbohydrate intake decreases cancer survival.

Researchers from the Departments of Medicine and Neurosurgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California; SiDMAP LLC; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California studied the effects of fructose and glucose on pancreatic cancer cells. Fructose is made from fruit or corn and is found in soft drinks, teas and juices. Table sugar is sucrose. Sucrose is changed by the body into fructose and glucose.

The researchers found pancreatic cancer cells grow and replicate faster when fed fructose compared to glucose. They suggest that avoiding fructose (soda pop, juices and sweet tea) may interfere cancer growth.

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If you have cancer or have a high risk of cancer you should avoid fructose and sucrose (table sugar). Fructose appears to be more of a cancer concern and is found in 40% of all foods in the U.S. Most non-diet drinks contain high amounts of fructose corn syrup. You should avoid these products and opt for unsweetened tea or water.

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About the Author:

Keith D. Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, B.Sc. Pharmacy, Health Coach© helps his clients improve their health by using natural products, functional tests, diet, lifestyle and self care. He writes special reports, consults and gives seminars on natural product, diet and lifestyle effects on cancer. You may schedule an appointment for customized natural cancer recommendations by calling 405.919.1982.

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