May 2014

Statement on review by Te Morenga et al. on sugars and cardiometabolic risk

This review looks at an important area of health and nutrition. The mixed results, particularly in regards to cholesterol, highlight the complex nature of interpreting nutrition research.

As the authors note, there are a number of inherent limitations to the studies reviewed. More research is needed of longer duration and larger sample sizes, using reliable dietary intake data.

Additional Information:

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Paper:

Te Morenga, LA, Howatson, AJ, Jones, RM and Mann J (2014) Dietary sugars and cardiometabolic risk: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials of the effects on blood pressure and lipids.
First published online May 7, 2014, doi: 10.3945/​ajcn.113.081521 Am J Clin Nutr July 2014 ajcn.081521 http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2014/05/07/ajcn.113.081521.abstract

Press Release:

Te Morenga, LA. University of Otago - Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain. EurekAlert! http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/uoo-sii051414.php

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