Just now when I went to my bookmarked Youtube page, the video awaiting my viewing was precisely about this topic. I think they are legit doctors, but it is on my list of questions for my urologist on Tuesday ("Is Dr.Mark Scholz from the Prostate Research Institute legitimate?")
I have been reading that sugar is the primary fuel of cancer. It has been recommended that all sugars, including fructose, be eliminated from my diet. I love my blueberries! Is there truth and science to this assertion?
I have been reading that sugar is the primary fuel of cancer. It has been recommended that all sugars, including fructose, be eliminated from my diet. I love my blueberries! Is there truth and science to this assertion?
My urologist told me that fruit, including berries help with absorption and are good to eat. He gave me one example saying eat an orange instead of orange juice. Both of my doctors mentioned to stay away from red meat, and cured meats like ham and bacon.
Once again, your body runs on sugar. More-complex carbs and proteins get broken down to glucose during the digestive process. If you somehow managed to stop your body from producing enough glucose to feed the cancer cells, your brain (among other organs) would fail as well
OTOH, since weight gain and diabetes are both common complications of hormone therapy, it is still a very good idea to go *extremely* easy on the refined sugar. Just don't expect it to stop your cancer. Best of luck, everyone!
This is what always confused me about the idea of consuming sugar and "feeding" prostate cancer. If it's a legitimate concern, I hope someone can explain why this argument isn't valid.
I have been reading that sugar is the primary fuel of cancer. It has been recommended that all sugars, including fructose, be eliminated from my diet. I love my blueberries! Is there truth and science to this assertion?
Testosterone is the primary fuel feeding prostate cancer. The standard list of drugs to combat this cancer are mostly designed to reduce the production of testosterone. This includes abiraterone, apalutamide, bicalutamide, Casodex, docetaxel, eligard, enzalitamide, apalutamide, jevtan, lupron, extandi, zytiga and so on. A radical orchiectomy is the ultimate attempt to stop testosterone production. Overall diet is important, but testosterone is the key driver.
This is what always confused me about the idea of consuming sugar and "feeding" prostate cancer. If it's a legitimate concern, I hope someone can explain why this argument isn't valid.
Too much sugar is not good for your metabolism; it can lead to diabetes and heart issues.
As far as cancer is concerned, most evidence is anecdotal, not hard science.
Cancer cells have the ability to consume sugar, proteins, fats, carbs, ketones, glutamine - in fact, most waste products in your body…EVERYTHING you see on the internet that some crackpot guru tells you “feeds” cancer. @kjacko’s remark about whole fruits vs juices is an excellent one, and it has more to do with glycemic load (your body’s rapid production of insulin in response to a lot of sugar). Juices are pure sugar water, whereas whole fruits contain fiber and pectin which slow down the absorption of sugar, and thereby the production of too much insulin.
However, prolonged glycemic load over months and years could lead to “hyperinsulinemia” - or simply the production of too much insulin and THAT has been implicated in cancer growth and progression (and diabetes).
But that process is extremely complex and eliminating all sugar from your diet is NOT going to prevent cancer.
But this is just my opinion and you really have to do your own research, using sources such as the NIH, JAMA, or university research papers. Reading books by Dr Gundy and Dr Mercola is a waste of your time and energy. Best
Phil
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PCRI is definitely legitimate. Very pro-radiation and not hot on surgery.
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1 ReactionTestosterone is the primary fuel feeding prostate cancer. The standard list of drugs to combat this cancer are mostly designed to reduce the production of testosterone. This includes abiraterone, apalutamide, bicalutamide, Casodex, docetaxel, eligard, enzalitamide, apalutamide, jevtan, lupron, extandi, zytiga and so on. A radical orchiectomy is the ultimate attempt to stop testosterone production. Overall diet is important, but testosterone is the key driver.
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1 ReactionToo much sugar is not good for your metabolism; it can lead to diabetes and heart issues.
As far as cancer is concerned, most evidence is anecdotal, not hard science.
Cancer cells have the ability to consume sugar, proteins, fats, carbs, ketones, glutamine - in fact, most waste products in your body…EVERYTHING you see on the internet that some crackpot guru tells you “feeds” cancer.
@kjacko’s remark about whole fruits vs juices is an excellent one, and it has more to do with glycemic load (your body’s rapid production of insulin in response to a lot of sugar). Juices are pure sugar water, whereas whole fruits contain fiber and pectin which slow down the absorption of sugar, and thereby the production of too much insulin.
However, prolonged glycemic load over months and years could lead to “hyperinsulinemia” - or simply the production of too much insulin and THAT has been implicated in cancer growth and progression (and diabetes).
But that process is extremely complex and eliminating all sugar from your diet is NOT going to prevent cancer.
But this is just my opinion and you really have to do your own research, using sources such as the NIH, JAMA, or university research papers. Reading books by Dr Gundy and Dr Mercola is a waste of your time and energy. Best
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