A study in Cell Metabolism highlights the correlation between sugary drink consumption and diabetes risk among Hispanic or Latino populations, who are innately more susceptible to diabetes. Researchers analyzed over 1,800 individuals, noting that those consuming sugary beverages exhibited significant alterations in gut microbiome, particularly a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria. These microbiome changes were linked to a higher diabetes risk over time. Experts emphasize that public health implications are serious, focusing on diet's role in health, underscoring the urgency to address sugar consumption in vulnerable populations.
Sugary drinks have been linked to changes in the gut microbiome and to a higher risk of developing diabetes in Hispanic or Latino populations.
Data document that, population-wide, Americans consume excessive amounts of sugar in their diet based on the U.S. dietary guidelines recommendations.
These changes in the microbiome were associated with a higher risk of diabetes upon follow-up, according to the study.
The biological concerns regarding sugar-sweetened beverages are just beginning to emerge, even with artificially sweetened beverages.
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