Dietary glycemic load and colorectal cancer risk

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URL: https://academic.oup.com/annonc/article-pdf/12/2/173/19479077/12-2-173.pdf

Journal: Annals of Oncology

Publication Date: 01/2001

Summary: Dietary glycemic load and glycemic index were compared in patients with colorectal cancer versus hospitalized controls. The positive associations of glycemic index and load with colorectal cancer suggest a detrimental role of refined carbohydrates in the etiology of the disease.

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Excessive intake of refined carbohydrates may be associated with colon cancer.

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