Nutritionist and gastroenterologist Nouria Dianova warned that added…
Nutritionist and gastroenterologist Nouria Dianova warned that added sugar provides no nutritional value and increases the risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, tooth decay, and cardiovascular issues. She emphasized its role in promoting fat storage, lack of satiety, and negative effects on energy levels.
Consensus
- Added sugar provides no nutritional value.
- Excessive consumption of added sugar contributes to weight gain due to lack of satiety and increased appetite.
- High intake of added sugar raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Added sugar can lead to tooth decay and increase cardiovascular risks.
- People with diabetes, insulin resistance, excess weight, or gastrointestinal issues should limit their consumption of added sugar.
- Children should be given sugary foods only occasionally as a dessert.
Points of divergence
- Added sugar causes rapid energy spikes followed by weakness, drowsiness, irritability, and renewed hunger within one to two hours after consumption. — riamo
- In hot weather, appetite decreases and thirst increases; however, sweet carbonated drinks do not quench thirst and may cause health problems with prolonged use. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Dietitian Dianova warns of the harm of added sugar — РИАМО
- How Harmful Is Added Sugar? — Вечерняя Москва