Surprisingly carcinogenic 22 foods and 7 risk-reducing foods you should remember

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5. Sugar
Condiments for daily use are also said to be associated with cancer. One of them is sugar. Sugar is a food with a high glycemic index, which indicates the degree of increase in blood sugar levels in the body. It is known that high intake of such foods increases the risk of cancer. For reference, it is suggested that by suppressing sugar intakes, the progression of cancer can be controlled, though this theory has not yet been demonstrated. Because cancer cells require sugar for cell division, ketogenic diets, which extremely limit the consumption of carbohydrates, are theoretically considered effective in treating cancer.

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