# High-fat, low-carb diet may fuel intestinal tumor growth

A study published in Nature found that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can promote the growth of intestinal tumors. This challenges assumptions about the safety of such diets for cancer patients and highlights the need for tailored nutritional guidance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02039-w) — 2026-07-15