This change is due to research that finds the high consumption of added sugar is tied to an increased intake of calories as well as a decreased intake of healthy food. (liveinthenow.com)
Even more, prolonged consumption of added sugar can damage the communication between brain cells beyond repair. (fitnessandpower.com)
In a new review in the journal Open Heart, the authors also argue that the high consumption of added sugars in the US diet may be more strongly and directly associated with high blood pressure than the consumption of sodium. (articles.mercola.com)