Diet is a well-established preventative measure for various cancers, but emerging research from the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UF) suggests that poor diet can also increase risk of lung cancer. The findings, published in Nature Metabolism, reveal an association between glycogen accumulation and the development or progression of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD).1
Microscopic view of glycogen storage | Image Credit: © Abyss Photo – stock.adobe.com
LUAD is an aggressive cancer and is considered one of the deadliest in the world, accounting for approximately 40% of all lung cancer cases. Although smoking or a history of smoking is considered the number 1 leading cause of lung cancer, other risk factors include a history of lung cancer within families or exposure to certain chemicals, such as radon. However, poor…