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Cancer Expert Debunks Sugar-Cancer Link
20 Jun
Summary
- Sugar does not directly cause cancer, scientific evidence confirms.
- All actively dividing cells, including vital organs, use sugar for energy.
- Excess sugar or metabolic diseases can harm health, but lifestyle is key.
Widespread social media claims that sugar causes cancer are being debunked by medical experts. Dr. Vartika Vishwani, a consultant surgical oncologist, emphasizes that scientific evidence does not support a direct link between consuming sugary foods and developing cancer.
She explains that sugar is a vital energy source for all actively dividing cells in the body, including essential organs like the brain and intestines. Depriving the body of sugar would force it to consume other tissues for energy, which could be detrimental.
While emphasizing that anything in excess can be harmful, including sugar and obesity, Dr. Vishwani notes that metabolic diseases can increase cancer risk. However, overall health is largely determined by lifestyle choices. She advises against eliminating healthy food groups like fruits and whole grains, as this can be more harmful than moderate sugar consumption.
