Soda & Cancer Death: The Link Found in Multiple Large Studies

Physionic

Dec 11, 2025

Episode description

JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomyJOIN THE COMMUNITYJoin my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2EMAIL LIST1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING: Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - Introduction1:15 - Cancer Returning2:03 - Likelihood of Dying from Cancer4:20 - What about GETTING cancer in the first place?7:11 - Is there risk with Diet Soda?9:06 - The Obesity Effect9:33 - What dose is dangerous?10:25 - Main Points / Key TakeawaysReferences[Study 541] Yun J, Feng T, Li Q, Liu Y, Jin Z, et al. Fructose metabolism promotes colorectal cancer metastasis through sorbitol dehydrogenase–dependent redox regulation. Nature Metabolism. 2025;7(10)[Study 552] Fuchs MA, Sato K, Niedzwiecki D, et al. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Cancer Recurrence and Survival in CALGB 89803 (Alliance). PLoS One. 2014;9(6):e99816.[Study 553] Hur J, Otegbeye E, Joh H-K, et al. ​ Sugar-sweetened beverage intake in adulthood and adolescence and risk of early-onset colorectal cancer among women. ​ Gut. Published online first: May 6, 2021. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323450. ​[Study 554] Kanehara R, Park S-Y, Okada Y, Iwasaki M, Tsugane S, Sawada N, Inoue M, Haiman CA, Wilkens LR, Le Marchand L. Intake of sugar and food sources of sugar and colorectal cancer risk in the Multiethnic Cohort Study. ​ J Nutr. 2024;154(5):2481–2492. doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.05.016.[Study 555] Malik VS, Li Y, Pan A, et al. Long-Term Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Mortality in US Adults. Circulation. 2019;139(18):2113-2125. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.037401[Study 556] Zoltick ES, Smith-Warner SA, Yuan C, et al. Sugar-sweetened beverage, artificially sweetened beverage and sugar intake and colorectal cancer survival. Br J Cancer. 2021;125(7):1016-1024. doi:10.1038/s41416-021-01487-7Conflicts of Interest disclosures do not fit in the description box - so, I have supplied them in the article releasing in my free community, as well as the free email list. CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTESBe aware of the following rules before posting comments:- Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce). Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique:Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached. RULES:If your comment is rude, you will be banned.If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!). Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes. #soda #cancerprevention #cancertreatment

Episode description

JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomyJOIN THE COMMUNITYJoin my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2EMAIL LIST1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING: Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - Introduction1:15 - Cancer Returning2:03 - Likelihood of Dying from Cancer4:20 - What about GETTING cancer in the first place?7:11 - Is there risk with Diet Soda?9:06 - The Obesity Effect9:33 - What dose is dangerous?10:25 - Main Points / Key TakeawaysReferences[Study 541] Yun J, Feng T, Li Q, Liu Y, Jin Z, et al. Fructose metabolism promotes colorectal cancer metastasis through sorbitol dehydrogenase–dependent redox regulation. Nature Metabolism. 2025;7(10)[Study 552] Fuchs MA, Sato K, Niedzwiecki D, et al. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Cancer Recurrence and Survival in CALGB 89803 (Alliance). PLoS One. 2014;9(6):e99816.[Study 553] Hur J, Otegbeye E, Joh H-K, et al. ​ Sugar-sweetened beverage intake in adulthood and adolescence and risk of early-onset colorectal cancer among women. ​ Gut. Published online first: May 6, 2021. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323450. ​[Study 554] Kanehara R, Park S-Y, Okada Y, Iwasaki M, Tsugane S, Sawada N, Inoue M, Haiman CA, Wilkens LR, Le Marchand L. Intake of sugar and food sources of sugar and colorectal cancer risk in the Multiethnic Cohort Study. ​ J Nutr. 2024;154(5):2481–2492. doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.05.016.[Study 555] Malik VS, Li Y, Pan A, et al. Long-Term Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Mortality in US Adults. Circulation. 2019;139(18):2113-2125. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.037401[Study 556] Zoltick ES, Smith-Warner SA, Yuan C, et al. Sugar-sweetened beverage, artificially sweetened beverage and sugar intake and colorectal cancer survival. Br J Cancer. 2021;125(7):1016-1024. doi:10.1038/s41416-021-01487-7Conflicts of Interest disclosures do not fit in the description box - so, I have supplied them in the article releasing in my free community, as well as the free email list. CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTESBe aware of the following rules before posting comments:- Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce). Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique:Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached. RULES:If your comment is rude, you will be banned.If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!). Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes. #soda #cancerprevention #cancertreatment

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Recognize sugary drinks as independent cancer risk factors

The increased cancer risk from sugary drinks remains even after accounting for weight gain, indicating the link is not solely caused by obesity.

Debunk diet soda myths regarding colorectal cancer risk

Across multiple large studies, diet soda with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners shows no relationship with developing or dying from colorectal cancer.

Avoid soda to reduce colorectal cancer recurrence risk

For those who have had colorectal cancer removed, consuming sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a 75% increased risk of the cancer returning.

Avoid sugary sodas if you have colorectal cancer risk

The evidence for avoiding sugary sodas is strongest for those who have or have had colorectal cancer, while the risk for otherwise healthy people is less certain.

Limit sugar-sweetened drinks to reduce colorectal cancer mortality risk

Sugar-sweetened drinks may increase the risk of death from colorectal cancer primarily within the first five years after diagnosis, a period when the cancer could be spreading.

Limit sugar-sweetened soda intake to reduce colorectal cancer risk

A consistent risk for colorectal cancer is identified around an intake of two 240ml (8oz) sugar-sweetened sodas per day.

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