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Sugar& cancer

2017-10-02 09:44:57
Is it true that cancer cells grow on sugar ? I have read that cancer patients should stop eating sweets is it true ?
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Partly true. It is known that intake of large amount of refined carbs can lead to cancer. There is a theory that ketogenic diet could cure cancer. However, reducing sugar alone may not help.

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