Carbohydrate Nutrition and the Risk of Cancer

Christian A. Maino Vieytes; Hania M. Taha; Amirah A. Burton-Obanla; Katherine G. Douglas; Anna E. Arthur

doi:10.1007/s13668-019-0264-3

Carbohydrate Nutrition and the Risk of Cancer

Christian A. Maino Vieytes, Hania M. Taha, Amirah A. Burton-Obanla, Katherine G. Douglas, Anna E. Arthur

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Purpose of Review: This review summarizes a selection of epidemiologic research assessing the associations between carbohydrate intake and cancer incidence and survival. Evidence for plausible biological mechanisms is also considered. Recent Findings: The mechanistic paradigm explaining the relationship between carbohydrates and cancer risk has been contested by numerous observational studies. Summary: Carbohydrates have conventionally been ascribed a deleterious role in the field of cancer research due to previous preclinical findings. A breadth of studies suggests that complex carbohydrate intake is inversely associated with risk of a number of cancer types. Data from studies assessing simple carbohydrates and cancer risk are mixed. Furthermore, recommendations for subsequent studies are framed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	230-239
Number of pages	10
Journal	Current Nutrition Reports
Volume	8
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-019-0264-3
State	Published - Sep 15 2019

Keywords

Cancer prevention
Cancer survival
Diet
Epidemiological studies
Fiber
Glycemic index

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Food Science
Nutrition and Dietetics

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