Eating sugar does not cause lung cancer
Sugar gives the body function and provides many nutrients, so a certain amount of sugar should be eaten every day. However, foods high in sugar do lead to excess weight and elevated blood glucose, which can increase the risk of cancer, so it is recommended that the amount of sugar eaten each day is appropriate to keep weight and blood glucose levels stable and not excessive. Normal food sources of sugars, such as starches from grains and fruits, are recommended, while processed sugars such as snacks and sugary drinks should be avoided.
Does the disease progress more quickly in lung cancer patients who eat more sugar?
High sugar may promote tumor progression. One study found that high-fructose corn syrup significantly promoted the apparent growth of colon tumors in mice, the equivalent of about one can of Coke per day (350 ml) in humans. But the study was an animal experiment, not validated in humans, and only a mouse model of intestinal cancer was performed, with unknown effects on other cancers. In addition, the mice in the experiment took the syrup for up to two months, a long-term induction process. As for tumor patients, they need carbohydrates such as starch to replenish energy and various nutrients, and absolutely no sugar is harmful to the body. A balanced diet, with a varied diet and a mix of coarse and fine, is the most beneficial for cancer patients to recover.