New research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit juice might raise your risk for some cancers. sugar
The study couldn't prove cause and effect, but it found that drinking as little as 3 to 4 ounces of sugary drinks each day was tied to an 18% rise in overall risk for cancer.
"A lot of the research on sugar-sweetened drinks and cancer has been tied to obesity," noted Colleen Doyle, managing director of nutrition and physical activity at the ACS."Across the board, it's a good idea to reduce any sugar-sweetened beverage," she advised. The study uncovered links between the consumption of sugary drinks and the risk of cancer in general, and for breast cancer specifically. The investigators found no association between sugary drinks and prostate or colon cancers, but the authors stressed that too few people in the study developed these cancers to make this finding definitive.
So, why the connection? According to Touvier's team, high-calorie drinks may raise cancer risk because sugar helps build body fat, in addition to raising blood sugar levels and inflammation -- all of which are risk factors for cancer. In a statement, the American Beverage Association said:"It's important for people to know that all beverages -- either with sugar or without -- are safe to consume as part of a balanced diet. America's leading beverage companies are working together to support consumers' efforts to reduce the sugar they consume from our beverages by providing more choices with less sugar or zero sugar, smaller package sizes and clear calorie information right up front.
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