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Early Sugar Exposure Linked to Chronic Disease Risk

Research highlights the importance of limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life to prevent diabetes and high blood pressure later in life.

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Updated: Oct 31st, 2024, 5:11 PM ET

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A new study reveals that restricting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood. The analysis of over 60,000 Britons born during and after wartime sugar rationing found those exposed to lower sugar levels had a 35% and 20% reduction in risk for diabetes and hypertension, respectively. Researchers emphasize that the prenatal and early childhood period is critical for establishing healthy dietary habits, advocating for improved nutritional guidelines and policies to support low-sugar diets for infants and toddlers.

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