Unveiling the Truth Behind the Sugar Rumour: What You Need to Know

Understanding Sugar Consumption Guidelines

Rumor: Sugar Intake and Heart Disease Risk

It is rumored that sugar should constitute a maximum of 15% of total energy consumed to mitigate the risk of coronary heart disease.

Truth: Evidence Supports Lower Sugar Consumption

This claim is accurate. While the U.S. Institute of Medicine recommends that less than 25% of dietary energy should come from sugar, research indicates that exceeding 15% of energy from sugar can elevate the risk of coronary heart disease.

Reference

Rippe JM, Sievenpiper JL, Lê KA, White JS, Clemens R, Angelopoulos TJ. What is the appropriate upper limit for added sugars consumption?. Nutr Rev. 2017;75(1):18-36. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuw046. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fnutrit%2Fnuw046