Women who eat more red meat, fish and sugar-sweetened beverages but less whole grains, coffee and high-fat dairy have increased levels of C-peptide in the blood, which is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study presented at 10th AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research.
C-peptide is a measure of insulin secretion in the blood. Researchers think high levels may promote cell growth, including growth of cancer cells.
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C-peptide is a measure of insulin secretion in the blood. Researchers think high levels may promote cell growth, including growth of cancer cells.
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