Yes, as too much sugar can lead to overweight which is a proven risk factor for certain cancers. But that’s not all. Excessive consumption of sugar causes the secretion of insulin which, in excess, can stimulate the proliferation of cells, including cancer cells. This same insulin also causes the liver to secrete another hormone, Insulin Growth Factor (IGF1), which also acts as a growth factor for cancer cells. The ideal is therefore to avoid sweets (confectionery, sodas, cookies) but also sweets containing refined fructose, a cheap sweetening agent that manufacturers use and abuse. However, various studies have shown that this glucose-fructose syrup promotes the growth of pancreatic cancer cells, literally nourishing them.
Aspartame, carcinogenic or not?
The controversy over aspartame has been around ever since it was first introduced to the market. It was revived in 2011 by a study by the Ramazzini Institute (Italy) showing that, in rodents, chronic exposure toaspartame induced cancers. For Dr Laurent Chevallier, nutritionist, “it is wiser to avoid aspartame, especially since it does not provide any nutritional benefit and maintains the taste for sweetness. “
What about stevia?
For Professor Michel Crépin, this natural sweetener traditionally used in South America is “an interesting sweetening agent, because with its glycemic index of 0, it is not metabolized by our body. “
