Sugary Drinks May Fuel Colorectal Cancer Spread
Summary
Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that sugary drinks can contribute to the spread of advanced colorectal cancer. Their study, using laboratory models, indicates that a mix of glucose and fructose in sugary drinks speeds up the spread, particularly to the liver. Blocking a specific enzyme could slow this process, though human trials are needed to confirm these findings.Key Facts
- Sugary drinks are linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and possibly cancer spread.
- The study focuses on colorectal cancer, which is common in both men and women and causes many deaths.
- Researchers used animal models and human cells to study the effects of sugary drinks.
- They found sugary drinks speed up cancer spread by activating an enzyme called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD).
- This enzyme activation boosts glucose metabolism and triggers a cholesterol pathway, aiding cancer spread.
- Blocking this enzyme slowed cancer spread, suggesting a potential treatment approach.
- Over half of U.S. adults and nearly two-thirds of youth consume sugary drinks daily.
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