12/04/2025
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Several studies suggest that excessive sugar intake—particularly from refined sugars and high-fructose corn syrup—is a greater risk factor for heart disease than cholesterol.
🔎 Key Findings:
1️⃣ Sugar Increases Heart Disease Risk
• A 2014 study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that people who consumed more than 25% of their daily calories from added sugars had more than double the risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who consumed less than 10%.
• High sugar intake leads to inflammation, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure, all of which contribute to heart disease.
2️⃣ Cholesterol Alone is Not the Main Culprit
• Decades of research have challenged the idea that dietary cholesterol (like eggs) is the main cause of heart disease.
• A 2016 study in BMJ found that lowering saturated fat did not significantly reduce heart disease risk—but replacing it with refined carbohydrates (like sugar) actually made things worse.
3️⃣ Sugar Raises Bad Cholesterol & Lowers Good Cholesterol
• Studies show fructose increases LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides while lowering HDL (good cholesterol)—a dangerous combination for heart health.
• Sugar also promotes fatty liver, which increases heart disease risk.
🛑 Takeaway:
• The real enemy isn’t cholesterol—it’s sugar.
• Cutting back on processed foods, sodas, and refined carbs is more effective for heart health than avoiding cholesterol-rich foods.
• Instead, focus on a whole-food, low-sugar diet with healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, nuts) to protect your heart.
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