Tag Archives: Sugar

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life reduces risk of diabetes and hypertension: study

Eating a well diet with minimal sugar is indispensable for long-term health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. A recent study suggests that these efforts should begin at conception. Scientists have found that limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life, from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, can dramatically reduce the […]

Recent Diabetes Treatment? Study Identifies Aquatic Plant That May Lower Blood Sugar

A balanced diet moneyed in plant-based nutrients is key not only to reducing the risk of diabetes but also to controlling blood sugar levels in people with the condition. But could the aquatic plant be used as a treatment for diabetes? Scientists have found that supplementing with Mankai, a cultivated duckweed, after meals can lend […]

Sugar substitute erythritol increases risk of heart attacks and strokes: study

Sugar is a known health risk for several metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. But are sugar substitutes risk-free? A novel study by scientists provides more evidence of the increased risks associated with using sugar substitutes, indicating that erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener, may enhance the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A […]

Modern Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia? Study Identifies Body Sugar That Plays a Key Role

The latest findings by scientists from the University of Sheffield in England and COMSATS University in Pakistan could bring hope to millions of men around the world struggling with androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is the main cause hair loss in men, affecting up to 50% of the world’s male population. This condition usually begins with […]