Research
Metabolic adaptation
High sugar intake is associated with greater CHD risk, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.09 per 50 g/day.
Reducing sugar intake may help lower the risk of coronary heart disease.
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High sugar intake was associated with greater CHD risk [HR: 1.09 (95% CI: 1.02, 1.17) per 50 g/d].
Why this rating
Based on the large prospective cohort study design.
Source
Glycemic index, glycemic load, and risk of coronary heart disease: a pan-European cohort study
Sabina Sieri et al. · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2020
cohort · n=338325Cited 37×
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