Early Sugar Rationing Linked to Lower Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

A study reveals that reduced sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life significantly decreases the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.

The study analyzed the health data of over 60,000 individuals born during and after WWII-era sugar rationing in the UK.
Findings indicate a 35% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and a 20% lower risk of hypertension for those exposed to sugar rationing early in life.
The protective effects were most pronounced when sugar exposure was limited during gestation and the first two years.
Researchers suggest that sugar exposure in early life may create a lifelong preference for sweetness, impacting long-term health.
Calls for public policy changes include reformulating baby foods and regulating the marketing of sugary products to children.