Soda Pop & Pancreatic Cancer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
People who drank mostly fruit juice instead of sodas did not have the same risk, the study of 60,000 people in Singapore found.
Sugar may be to blame but people who drink sweetened sodas regularly often have other poor health habits, said Mark Pereira of the University of Minnesota, who led the study.
“The high levels of sugar in soft drinks may be increasing the level of insulin in the body, which we think contributes to pancreatic cancer cell growth,” Pereira said in a statement.
Insulin, which helps the body metabolize sugar, is made in the pancreas.
HT: The Raw Story: Study Links Soda, Pancreatic Cancer
My father used to drink Cokes when I was growing up like they were going out of style. Coke & Dr. Pepper Products are family drive-thru favorites. As with everything in this life, moderation has to be the key. If you are a soda pop drinker you might want to consider switching to water. It’s so much better for you in the long run. Save the soda pop products for special occasions.
