They also found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Suzanne Janzi, PhD candidate at Lund University and corresponding author of the article in Frontiers in Public Health, said, “The most striking finding from our study is the divergent relationship between different sources of added sugar and cardiovascular disease risk.
“This surprising contrast highlights the importance of considering not just the amount of sugar consumed, but its source and context.”
A spoonful of sugar
Although most public health bodies recommend limiting sugar consumption to protect your teeth and improve your diet, there has previously been limited evidence regarding the impact of sugar intake on cardiovascular diseases. These diseases are the leading cause of death and disease in Europe, and a change diet is a comparatively easy way to reduce your risk.
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