Influence of simple carbohydrates in the presence of cancer: a literature review article

Abstract

The Warburg effect accelerates the obtaining of energy by anaerobic glycolysis, therefore there is an increase in the growth and proliferation of tumor cells, much of simple carbohydrates inhibit the positive effects in the treatment of the oncological. It is estimated that by 2050 it will increase exponentially to 35 million cancer patients. With prevalence in men of the cervix of mother and in men of prostate and bladder. This comprehensive systematic review is carried out in databases such as PubMed, SciELO, ProQuest, Mendeley, Dialnet, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. With keywords such as: Diet -Carbohydrates; Cancer; Hyperglycemia; Simple Carbohydrates, Glucose; fructose and Nutrition -Cancer. Nutrition and cancer, hyperglycemia. In order to know the participation of carbohydrate metabolism in the presence of cancer. Carbohydrates are important in the healthy diet, as it is the main source of energy, and will depend on the form of absorption (fast, slow or resistant); however, nowadays, it is important to use it. Excessive consumption of simple, refined sugars and low quality carbohydrates with empty calories are booming, being an important factor in the physiological alteration that influence the incidence of physical and mental pathologies, including the various types of cáncer.