Effects of excessive energy intake from fructose- vs. high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)- vs. glucose-sweetened beverages on fasting plasma IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 concentrations

Epidemiological studies indicate that added sugar consumption and plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) are associated with increased cancer risk, particularly for breast and colorectal cancers, but data are less clear for many other cancers (references). Insulin, which stimulates the production and release of IGF-1, is released post-prandially after glucose consumption, but not after fructose consumption. The objective of this study was to investigate whether known differential effects of glucose vs. fructose are linked to differential effects on fasting plasma IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 concentrations.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Katrina Hoch

Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training

Year: 2015

Adviser(s):

• Mario Kratz