The term castration is sometimes also used to refer to the removal of the ovaries in the female, otherwise known as an oophorectomy or, in animals, spaying. Estrogen levels drop precipitously following oophorectomy, and long-term effects of the reduction of sex hormones are significant throughout the body.
With the help of the hormone insulin, cells are able to pull in glucose from your bloodstream to use as fuel. Nearly all carbohydrate-containing foods, from fruits to breads, have some level of glucose, although fruits are usually the highest sources. Since glucose can elevate your blood sugar quickly, if you are diabetic, you may want to avoid regularly consuming foods high in glucose.
All cells, including cancer. cells, in the body use sugar (glucose) from the. bloodstream for fuel. Glucose is the primary fuel. for our bodies and our brains. Blood glucose comes. from foods containing carbohydrates, including. healthful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and.