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Sugary Drinks May Up Cancer Risk

by Dr. Kaushik Bharati on July 11, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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Sugary drink consumption could be linked to an increased risk of cancer, suggests a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).


The study findings support the expanding body of evidence, indicating that reducing consumption of sugary drinks, coupled with taxation and marketing restrictions, could contribute to a reduction in the incidence of cancer.

Study Background

The consumption of sugary drinks has increased dramatically worldwide over the past several decades, which has led to an increased incidence of obesity. Obesity, in turn, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. However, very few studies have been carried out on sugary drinks and cancer risk. The present study fills this knowledge gap.

‘Sugary drinks may be linked to an increased risk of cancer, including overall cancer risk, as well as breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. Limiting sugar intake can reduce the risk of developing cancer.’

Study Design

Study Findings

Interpretation of the Study Findings

The study findings may be interpreted in the light of the effect of sugar in the drinks on the following parameters, all of which are linked to increased risk of cancer:

The authors believe that other chemical compounds such as additives in certain types of sodas could also play a role in carcinogenesis.

Strengths of the Study

Limitations of the Study

Concluding Remarks

The authors felt that the results need to be replicated in large scale studies in order to unequivocally say that there is a definite link between sugary drinks and cancer.

They conclude: "These data support the relevance of existing nutritional recommendations to limit sugary drink consumption, including 100 percent fruit juice, as well as policy actions, such as taxation and marketing restrictions targeting sugary drinks, which might potentially contribute to the reduction of cancer incidence."

Funding Source

The study was funded by the Ministry of Health, Public Health France, the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA), and the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, France.

Reference:
  1. Sugary Drink Consumption and Risk of Cancer: Results from NutriNet-Sant� Prospective Cohort - (http://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l2408)


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