A new study published in Nature Metabolism by researchers has uncovered alarming evidence that sugary drinks can actively fuel the spread of colorectal cancer . The study found that the combination of glucose and fructose—common ingredients in sweetened beverages—directly enhances cancer cell mobility and increases the risk of metastasis, particularly to the liver .

Sugary drinks, ranging from soft drinks and packaged fruit juices to energy drinks and so-called “health” beverages, are part of everyday consumption habits. The study zeroes in on how the unique mix of glucose and fructose, rather than either sugar alone, plays a dangerous role in cancer progression. Researchers observed that when colorectal cancer cells were exposed to this sugar duo, their ability to move and invade

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