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by SamBam 1021 days ago
> As usual, the title is not accurate, as there is no "fuel". What happens is that the antioxidants, including vitamin C, stimulate the tumors to grow blood vessels.

What an odd nitpick, especially as it's incorrect.

> fuel, verb, 2: support, stimulate [1]

By improving the blood flow, it supports, stimulates, or fuels the growth of tumors.

1. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel