University of Utah researchers found a *doubling of the death rate* in female rats fed the sugar equivalent of three sodas a day on top of an otherwise healthy diet, in contrast with controls who consumed the equivalent carbohydrate as cornstarch. In reading this research, note the excellent design and careful controls. The results of this NIH- and NSF-funded study suggest that National Research Council guidelines that up to 25% of the diet can be added sugar should be re-examined.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:35:05 +0000
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