What Role Do Carbohydrates Play in Cancer Development?
Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that provide energy for the body. However, their role in cancer development is complex. Cancer cells have a high metabolic rate and rely heavily on glucose, a simple carbohydrate, for energy through a process known as the Warburg effect. This effect leads to increased glucose uptake and fermentation of glucose to lactate, even in the presence of oxygen.
