Sugary drinks linked to colorectal cancer spread
Sugary drinks may fuel colorectal cancer metastasis through a specific enzyme.
Why it matters
- Metastasis is the leading cause of death in colorectal cancer patients.
- The study provides the first direct evidence linking sugary drinks to cancer spread.
By the numbers
- Study was preclinical, using laboratory cancer models.
- Only the glucose-fructose mix increased cancer cell mobility and metastasis.
The big picture
- Sugary drinks activate the SORD enzyme, boosting glucose metabolism and driving metastasis.
- Blocking SORD slowed metastasis, suggesting potential new treatments.
What they're saying
- A commenter noted a personal anecdote about sugar and cancer.
- Another commenter appreciated studies highlighting the dangers of soft drinks.
Caveats
- The study is preclinical and needs further clinical investigation.
- Dietary recommendations may need revision, but this is preliminary.
What’s next
- Further studies are needed to confirm these results in humans.
- Potential new treatments targeting the SORD enzyme could be explored.