Does eating sugar cause pancreatic cancer?
Added sugar and sugar-sweetened foods and beverages and the risk of pancreatic cancer in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study.
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Surprising Findings
No association found despite strong biological plausibility
Contradicts the hypothesis that sugar creates pro-cancer metabolic conditions
Practical Takeaways
Don't panic about occasional sugar consumption regarding pancreatic cancer risk
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No association found despite strong biological plausibility
Contradicts the hypothesis that sugar creates pro-cancer metabolic conditions
Practical Takeaways
Don't panic about occasional sugar consumption regarding pancreatic cancer risk
Publication
Journal
The American journal of clinical nutrition
Year
2008
Authors
Ying Bao, R. Stolzenberg-Solomon, L. Jiao, D. Silverman, A. Subar, Yikyung Park, M. Leitzmann, A. Hollenbeck, A. Schatzkin, D. Michaud
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Claims (6)
Drinking sugary drinks quickly puts a lot of sugar into your blood, which can create conditions in your body that might help cancer grow because these drinks don't have fiber, don't make you feel full, and get absorbed really fast.
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Drinking sugary sodas doesn't seem to raise or lower your chance of getting pancreatic cancer, according to this study.
Eating more sugar doesn't seem to raise or lower the risk of pancreatic cancer in older adults, based on a study of people aged 50 to 71.
Eating sweets like candy, cookies, and cakes doesn't seem to affect your chances of getting pancreatic cancer, according to this study.