Limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in the future.
AzEdu.az reports that this was stated in a new study published in the prestigious medical journal "The BMJ".
The study was based on the analysis of data collected after the end of the sugar rationing system in the United Kingdom in 1953. Scientists have determined that individuals whose sugar consumption was restricted before birth and during early childhood had significantly fewer cases of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular-related deaths in adulthood.
According to the data, the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart problems for people with low sugar intake in early life was approximately 20-30 percent lower compared to those who never experienced restrictions.
The study emphasizes that the strongest protective effect was observed in cases where sugar intake was restricted from the womb until approximately two years of age. In this group, the onset of heart diseases was recorded at a later age.
Experts state that the first 1,000 days of life are a critical period during which nutrition impacts long-term health. Based on current recommendations, infants and young children should be kept away from sugary drinks and ultra-processed products with high sugar content when transitioning to solid foods.
