What is the association between added sugar intake and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults?
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2014 found a positive association between added sugar intake and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults. This association was found to be independent of other dietary factors, such as saturated fat intake. Additionally, a study published in Circulation in 2018 linked low-calorie sweetened beverages to cardiometabolic health. The study found that regular consumption of such beverages was associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Finally, a meta-analysis published in Lancet Public Health in 2018 found that a high intake of dietary carbohydrate was associated with an increased risk of mortality.