Sweet Treat’s SINISTER Cancer Connection
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted February 22, 2025
I’ve sounded the alarm about the dangers of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for years.
And I’ve warned Living Well Daily readers that this sweet treat could lead to liver damage, and has even been linked to anxiety and aggression.
Now, new research reveals this common sweetener could be doing something even more sinister than we thought. It could be feeding cancer cells.
But not in the way you might expect…
An eye-opening study published in the journal Nature uncovered a disturbing link between fructose (the main component of HFCS) and cancer growth.
Scientists have known that cancer cells love glucose for decades—they gobble it up like kids at a candy store. So, when researchers started studying fructose’s role in cancer growth, they expected to find something similar.
But that’s when things got interesting…
The tumor cells barely touched the fructose directly. Instead, something far more concerning happened.
The liver took fructose and transformed it into a different form of fuel that tumors thrive on.
The scientists tested it on several types of cancer, including melanoma, breast, and cervical cancers. The results were the same in each case—MORE fructose meant FASTER tumor growth.
And here’s the terrifying part…
This cancer-feeding effect happens without changes in body weight, fasting blood sugar or insulin levels.
In other words, you might not see any early warning signs that this sweetener is causing trouble until it’s too late.
This research is particularly concerning considering how much HFCS we consume these days. Over the past 50 years, fructose consumption has skyrocketed thanks to its widespread use in sodas, sweetened beverages, processed snack foods, breakfast cereals, and even so-called “healthy” foods like granola bars.
Your body wasn’t designed to handle this flood of fructose. And now we’ve learned that this sugar overload could set the stage for cancer growth.
To protect yourself, start here:
- Read labels carefully—HFCS is hidden in many unexpected foods
- Choose whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible
- Swap sugary drinks for water or unsweetened beverages
Remember, while this research is concerning, it’s also empowering. It provides a clear path to take to reduce your risk of cancer.
Every time you say “no” to HFCS, you take a stand against cancer.
P.S. P.S. Discover the TRUTH about natural sugars.
Source:
Rowles, J. L., Shen, I., Wang, Y., Dunham, A. J., Jayachandran, K., Inkman, M., et al., (2024). Dietary fructose enhances tumour growth indirectly via interorgan lipid transfer. Nature, 636(8043), 737-744.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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