Does Sugar Cause Cancer?
Does sugar cause cancer?
As a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson, I hear this question a lot. So, let’s look at the evidence to find out whether sugar causes cancer to develop and spread.
It’s true that sugar feeds every cell in our body — even cancer cells. But research shows that eating sugar doesn’t necessarily lead to cancer nor is it proven to make cancer spread. It’s what sugar does to your waistline that can lead to cancer.
Taking in too many calories from sugar may result in weight gain. And people with obesity or who are a heavier weight are at a higher risk for cancer and other diseases.
So, should you eliminate sugar from your diet?
