Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Janzi Suzanne, González-Padilla Esther, Ramne Stina, Bergwall Sara, Borné Yan, Sonestedt Emily
Primary Institution: Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
Hypothesis
Is there an association between added sugar intake and the incidence of various cardiovascular diseases?
Conclusion
Higher added sugar intake is associated with increased risks of ischemic stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysm, while lower intake of treats is linked to higher risks of cardiovascular diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Added sugar intake was positively associated with ischemic stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- Lower risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation were found for intakes of >7.5–10 E%.
- Higher intake of sweetened beverages was associated with higher risk for most studied outcomes.
Takeaway
Eating too much added sugar can make your heart sick, but not eating enough treats like pastries might also be bad for your heart.
Methodology
The study used questionnaire-based diet and lifestyle assessments and followed participants for various cardiovascular disease outcomes using national registers.
Potential Biases
Potential residual confounding due to the observational nature of the study.
Limitations
Self-reported dietary information may introduce misreporting and misclassification of exposure.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 45-83 years, with 47.2% being female.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 5–65%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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