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"Liquid sugars, found in sweetened beverages, typically provide less satiety than solid forms—they make you feel less full—potentially leading to overconsumption," corresponding author. "Context also matters—treats are often enjoyed in social settings or special occasions, while sweetened beverages might be consumed more regularly."The study included 69,705 Swedish men and women, all taking questionnaire-based diet and lifestyle assessments between 1997 and 2009.
Within that timeframe, 23,739 participants were diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease, per the press release. Researchers were then able to evaluate how sugar intake affected the risk of developing these conditions.While sugary drinks were the worst offenders, researchers also found that eating too much added sugar, in general, upped the risk of stroke or aneurysm. In participants with a normal body mass index , increased sugar consumption also spiked the risk of heart failure.
"This might reflect underlying dietary behaviors—individuals consuming very little sugar might have very restrictive diets or might be limiting sugar due to pre-existing health conditions," Janzi said in the release. "While our observational study cannot establish causation, these findings suggest that extremely low sugar intake may not be necessary or beneficial for cardiovascular health.
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