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Why Drinking Your Sugar May Be Even Worse Than Eating It

Newest findings show liquid sugars in drinks are linked to higher risks of several cardiovascular diseases.
A Lund University study tracked nearly 70,000 Swedes from 1997 to 2019 to assess sugar sources and heart disease.
BYU meta-analysis of over 500,000 people links beverage sugars to higher diabetes risk than sugars from whole foods.
The Lund study found liquid sugar consumption correlates with several specific heart conditions beyond general risk.
Researchers caution that occasional treats may not be as harmful as very low sugar intake in some cases.
Overall, health guidance may evolve to differentiate sugar sources and forms for better cardiovascular outcomes.
The studies emphasize scholarly assessment over simplistic sugar demonization.
Public health messaging may shift to highlight beverage sugar as a distinct risk factor.
The BYU study covered diverse global populations to assess sugar impact on diabetes risk.
Experts say added sugar source matters for health outcomes, not all sugars are equal.

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