02/11/2025
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A groundbreaking 15-year study published in *JAMA Internal Medicine* has found that added sugar may be more dangerous for heart health than cholesterol—potentially more than doubling the risk of death from heart disease, even among people who aren’t overweight.
Researchers discovered that those who got 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugars were more than twice as likely to die from heart disease as those who consumed less than 10%. This link remained strong regardless of a person’s weight, age, physical activity, or cholesterol levels—showing that excess sugar poses a threat to everyone.
The main sources of added sugar include sodas, candies, desserts, sweetened cereals, and fruit-flavored drinks. Too much sugar can raise blood pressure and prompt the liver to release harmful fats into the bloodstream. The American Heart Association advises limiting added sugar to no more than 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 for men—but a single can of soda can already exceed that. Simple choices, like switching to fruit-infused water or naturally sweet snacks, can significantly help protect heart health.
