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NickB79

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8. Did they control for weight?

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 06:09 PM

Feb 2023

Because people who consume a lot of sugar, especially liquids, are typically the same people who are obese, and obesity has long been recognized as a risk factor for heart disease.

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High Sugar Intake Linked To Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study [View all] appalachiablue Feb 2023 OP

Sugar feeds tumors The Blue Flower Feb 2023 #1

Yes... my friend's' oncologist said... FalloutShelter Feb 2023 #2

Pass this on to your friend True Dough Feb 2023 #4

Interesting. FalloutShelter Feb 2023 #6

Stevia is still a safe alternative? True Dough Feb 2023 #3

Stevia is the only sugar substitute I use, 1/2 tsp stevia, no aftertaste. pazzyanne Feb 2023 #7

First principle -Don't drink your calories exboyfil Feb 2023 #5

Did they control for weight? NickB79 Feb 2023 #8

There's nada about weight although obesity can be linked to eating excess appalachiablue Feb 2023 #9