Excessive soft drink consumption linked to PANCREATIC CANCER!
The regular consumption of sugar-laden soft drinks could boost a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The results of a new study found that individuals who consumed 2 or more soft drinks per week had an 87 percent increased risk for pancreatic cancer, compared with those who did not. Even after taking factors such as smoking, caloric intake, and type 2 diabetes mellitus into account, the authors found that consuming soft drinks might play an independent role in the development of pancreatic cancer. Both soft drinks and fruit juices have a high glycemic load relative to other foods and drinks, and it has been hypothesised that both are risk factors for pancreatic cancer. The high levels of sugar can increase levels of insulin in the body, and this can contribute to pancreatic cancer cell growth, the researchers explain. However, this study did not find an association between consumption of juice and an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. .................................................. Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
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