Khaberni - As many around the world continue to move towards diets completely devoid of sugar, a new study comes to re-examine this popular idea. According to findings presented at the American Endocrine Society conference, completely eliminating sugar may not be as healthy as some think, according to a report published by "New York Post".
The study, led by Dr. Rasheed Ahmed of the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait, highlighted the impact of a sucrose-free diet on metabolic health and gut health in an experiment conducted on mice for 16 weeks.
The results showed that mice that consumed a low-fat diet completely devoid of sugar faced significant health problems, although their weights were equal to another group that consumed the same diet but with sucrose present. These problems included insulin resistance, poor blood sugar regulation, disruption in gut bacteria, in addition to signs of inflammation in the intestines and liver.
Dr. Rasheed Ahmed said, "Completely removing sucrose from the diet may cause unexpected disruption in gut health and increase inflammation and metabolic dysfunction," confirming that the results suggest that "dietary balance is more important than simply eliminating sugar."
The researchers also explained that these results may contribute to reshaping future dietary recommendations, with a focus on supporting the health of the gut microbiome rather than exclusively focusing on reducing sugar.
However, this does not justify the excessive consumption of added sugar, as experts note that over-consumption is still associated with an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, especially when it comes from beverages and processed foods.
The study emphasizes that health is not achieved by complete exclusion but by a thoughtful dietary balance that maintains the balance of both the body and gut microbes at the same time.
