Study links high carbohydrate diet to increased breast cancer risk
...l." Of all the carbohydrate compounds, sucrose and fructose demonstrated the strongest association with breast cancer risk in the study. Sucrose is derived from sugar cane, sorghum and the sugar beet; it is most commonly found in table sugar and sweetened prepared foods and beverages. Fructose is a componen......of obesity. It is estimated that consumption of fructose has increased by 20-30% over the past three decade...rom the present study suggest a mechanism by which fructose consumption could be one factor contributing to the increased incidence of obesity. In the study, ...Other highlights in the February 4 issue of JNCI
...ydrate, fiber, nonfiber carbohydrate, sucrose, and fructose with the subsequent development of colorectal canc...er. Total carbohydrate, nonfiber carbohydrate, and fructose were also associated with increased risk. "A diet with a high glycemic load may increase the risk of...Female hormones found to protect against harmful effects of fructose
...tion, as previous research has demonstrated that a fructose diet can lead to insulin resistance and hypertensi...sed an important question regarding the effects of fructose in female rats, and whether hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance lead to hypertension as in male ...... the Ironman PR is comprised of carbohydrate (high fructose corn syrup and fructose.) The rest of the bar was comprised of 30 percent fat and 30 percent protein. "The composition of this bar may have been responsible for the dimi...