Could cancer’s greatest weakness be its sweet tooth? In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the science behind the phrase “cancer cells love sugar,” diving into the Warburg Effect—the phenomenon where cancer cells rely heavily on glucose for energy, even when oxygen is abundant.

We discuss how the ketogenic diet creates a metabolic environment that may starve cancer cells while supporting healthy ones, shifting the body from glucose to ketones as its primary fuel source. Beyond glucose restriction, ketosis appears to reduce insulin and IGF-1, lower inflammation, and may even improve the effectiveness of conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.

You’ll learn which types of cancer may benefit most, when caution is needed, and why personalized lab monitoring is key for safety and success. This episode offers an exciting glimpse into the evolving world of metabolic oncology—where diet and diagnostics converge for smarter, individualized care.

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