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The Truth About...Sugar. Does it Feed Cancer?
The Truth About...Sugar. Does it Feed Cancer?
High blood sugar (glucose) isn't desirable for a host of reasons, but is "feeding cancer" one of them? The truth is bittersweet and takes …
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April 19, 2023

The Truth About...Sugar. Does it Feed Cancer?

The Truth About...Sugar. Does it Feed Cancer?

High blood sugar (glucose) isn't desirable for a host of reasons, but is "feeding cancer" one of them?  The truth is bittersweet and takes a little more clarification than a simple "yes" or "no."  Tina & Leah discuss the origin-story of "sugar feeds cancer," tell you whether it's valid or not and give you some tips & tricks on how to have your cake and eat it too!

High blood sugar and cancer progression, a review
The original Warburg Effect paper (1927)
The “Reverse Warburg” effect
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Summary on Sugar & Cancer
Carbons as the source of cancer cell metabolism
Metabolic flexibility in cancer cells
How exercise is anti-cancer and helps with glucose control
Types of cancers associated with metabolic syndrome

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Chapters

00:00 - If I had a dollar...

02:25 - Who originated the idea "sugar feeds cancer"?

05:22 - The Warburg effect- some weaknesses

07:26 - Why is important to control blood glucose?

12:05 - Fat:muscle ratio and inflammation

15:12 - On a practical note...

22:19 - Glucose normally goes high when...

26:54 - How does exercise affects glucose?

29:01 - How to modify carb laden meals

31:40 - What about artificial sweeteners?

37:36 - The take-home points