Sweet, Not Sweet

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When that first gulp of soda hits your palate, it seems oh-so-sweet.  But recent studies indicate that it might be just the opposite.

Researchers from the Université Sorbonne Paris Cité are thinking that a drink containing “more than 5% sugar” could “increase the risk of cancer.”  This includes fruit juices, even those without “added sugar.”

So what's a little sugar here and there, you say...  According to this research, approximately two cans of “sugary drinks” per week ups the cancer risk by 18%.  This seems especially pertinent to breast cancers.

Although this study shows a link between sugar intake and cancer, it does not necessarily show a causal one.  Unhealthy conditions such as obesity might be influencing some research results.  Chemical additives might also “be to blame.”

Resources

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48939671

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