Beyond Sugar: Cancer’s Use of Alternative Fuels to Grow, and How to Stop ItBeyond Sugar: Cancer’s Use of Alternative Fuels to Grow, and How to Stop It
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Beyond Sugar: Cancer’s Use of Alternative Fuels to Grow, and How to Stop It

Research reveals how cancers shift between sugar, ketones, and amino acids, leading to treatments targeting all metabolic pathways.
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This is part 8 in Mastering Metabolic Health

Metabolic health is the engine that powers your body. From gut and liver function to screen time and sunlight, discover the keys to building lasting resilience.

The very trait that makes your metabolism healthy can make cancer deadly.

Metabolic flexibility—the cells’ ability to switch efficiently between fuel sources such as glucose and fat—is usually a hallmark of good health. However, when cancer cells gain the same adaptability, it becomes their survival advantage, enabling tumors to evade treatment and resist even the most targeted therapies.