Certain added sugar sources pose greater risks for disease than others

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Recent research published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health indicates that different sources of added sugars may vary significantly in their impact on health and disease risk. The study suggests that sugars added to beverages could pose a higher risk for certain diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, compared to sugars found in solid foods. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for making more informed dietary choices. Reducing intake of high-risk sugar sources, such as sugary drinks, might be an effective strategy for lowering disease risk and promoting better health outcomes.

Source

Janzi S, González-Padilla E, Ramne S, Bergwall S, Borné Y and Sonestedt E (2024) Added sugar intake and its associations with incidence of seven different cardiovascular diseases in 69,705 Swedish men and women. Front. Public Health 12:1452085. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1452085

Additional Reading

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/10/health/sugary-drinks-heart-disease-wellness/index.html#:~:text=5%20Things%20Quiz-,Some%20added%20sugar%20sources%20are%20worse,for%20disease%20risk%2C%20study%20suggests&text=Sugary%20drinks%20are%20associated%20with,according%20to%20ta%20new%20study.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pastries-sodas-not-all-added-sugars-pose-same-heart-disease-risk

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/evidence-shows-some-sugars-are-worse-than-others-012915