The Claim
Intrinsic sugars from fruits and vegetables are associated with a non-linearly decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease, with the lowest risk observed at 14% of total energy intake and higher risk at near-zero intake.
What the research says
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Consuming intrinsic sugars from fruits and vegetables at 14% of total daily energy intake is linked to the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease; lower or higher intake levels are linked to higher risk.
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Intrinsic sugars from fruits and vegetables are associated with a non-linearly decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease, with the lowest risk at 14% of total energy intake and higher risk at near-zero intake, suggesting that moderate consumption may be protective.
When people eat fruits and vegetables with moderate amounts of natural sugars, the fiber slows down sugar absorption, which keeps blood sugar and insulin levels stable. This prevents the liver from making too much fat and reduces stress on blood vessels. The fruits and vegetables also provide antioxidants that protect blood vessels from damage. When people eat almost no fruits and vegetables, they miss these protective effects, leading to higher fat buildup in the liver, higher blood pressure, and damaged blood vessels, which increases the chance of heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyEating moderate amounts of natural sugars from fruits and veggies is linked to the lowest heart disease risk — people who eat almost none have a higher risk, and this study found exactly that.
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