fructose
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A study from The Wistar Institute has identified a surprising connection between fructose, a widely consumed dietary sugar, and the spread of an aggressive type of ovarian cancer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The researchers found that fructose serves as one of the chemical messages released by these treatment-surviving cells.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The team also found that high amounts of dietary fructose, comparable to the levels present in sugary drinks, could encourage cancer spread even when chemotherapy had not been given.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Researchers have not yet tested whether lowering fructose consumption improves outcomes in patients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
It’s a blend of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose that tastes exactly as sweet as table sugar.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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Nutrition - Introductory
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