Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer risk
Could how much sugar you consumed before your second birthday shape your health decades later—even into your 70s?
A new study has found that the amount of sugar a person was exposed to during their first 1,000 days of life, particularly during the postwar sugar rationing in Britain, may have long-term effects on their health. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that people who experienced lower sugar intake during this critical period had a lower risk of developing five types of cancer and displayed signs of slower biological aging.
The study, which analyzed data from over 64,000 people born in Britain between 1951 and 1956, also discovered that these dietary patterns continued into adulthood, with early sugar restriction leading to lower overall sugar consumption and healthier diets.
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