Nutrition, insulin, IGF-1 metabolism and cancer risk: a summary of epidemiological evidence.

Volume: 262, Pages: 247 - 264
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Abstract
A Western lifestyle--characterized by low physical activity, and high dietary intake, animal protein, saturated fats and rapidly digestible carbohydrates--is associated with increased risks of many cancers. It has been postulated that, at least in part, these increases may be mediated by alterations in the metabolism of insulin and insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), related to nutritional lifestyle. Insulin regulates energy metabolism and...
Paper Details
Title
Nutrition, insulin, IGF-1 metabolism and cancer risk: a summary of epidemiological evidence.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2004
Volume
262
Pages
247 - 264
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