The Medical Advisor

You may have heard that sugar feeds cancer cells, and evidence supports that. However, the missing link in this narrative has been a thorough understanding of just “how” sugar feeds cancer—until now. A 2024 study published in Cell in April uncovers a new mechanism linking uncontrolled blood sugar and poor diet with cancer risk. Research suggests that cancer may not be a genetic disorder. (Health 1+1 / The Epoch Times) The research, performed at the National University of Singapore’s Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, and led by professor Ashok Venkitaraman and Li Ren Kong, a senior research fellow at the University of Singapore, found a chemical released when the body breaks down sugar also suppresses a gene expression that prevents the formation of tumors. This discovery provides valuable insights into how one’s dietary habits can impact their risk of developing cancer and forges a clear path to understanding how to reverse that risk with food choices. Methylglyoxal–A Temporary ...