Study Links High-Fructose Diets to Accelerated Tumor Growth

New research shows that fructose, converted by the liver, indirectly fuels cancer cell proliferation by increasing lipid availability.

Fructose consumption, particularly from high-fructose corn syrup, has surged over the past five decades, becoming a staple in many processed foods.
Research on animal models found that diets high in fructose significantly accelerated tumor growth, doubling growth rates in some cases.
Cancer cells do not metabolize fructose directly; instead, the liver converts fructose into lipids, such as lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs), which tumors use for growth.
The study highlights the potential for dietary interventions and new therapies targeting the liver's role in fructose metabolism to combat cancer progression.
Researchers are exploring clinical trials and further studies to understand the broader implications of fructose consumption on cancer incidence.