Fructose consumption and cancer: is there a connection?
AM Port, MR Ruth, NW Istfan - Current Opinion in Endocrinology …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
AM Port, MR Ruth, NW Istfan
Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity, 2012•journals.lww.comWhereas glucose favors overall growth kinetics, fructose enhances protein synthesis and
appears to promote a more aggressive cancer phenotype. Fructose has become ubiquitous
in our food supply, with the highest consumers being teens and young adults. Therefore,
understanding the potential health consequences of fructose and its role in chronic disease
development is of critical importance.
appears to promote a more aggressive cancer phenotype. Fructose has become ubiquitous
in our food supply, with the highest consumers being teens and young adults. Therefore,
understanding the potential health consequences of fructose and its role in chronic disease
development is of critical importance.
Summary
Whereas glucose favors overall growth kinetics, fructose enhances protein synthesis and appears to promote a more aggressive cancer phenotype. Fructose has become ubiquitous in our food supply, with the highest consumers being teens and young adults. Therefore, understanding the potential health consequences of fructose and its role in chronic disease development is of critical importance.
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