According to a newly published study, people that like sweets tend to be at a higher risk of developing health issues like diabetes, stroke, and depression.
The team used about 180,000 volunteers that were participants in the UK Biobank. They also used artificial intelligence to analyze the data. The participants were placed into three different groups. These included those that were health conscious, people that were omnivores, and people that had sweet tooths. The health conscious group preferred fruits and vegetables over sweets and meat. The omnivore group ate everything, including fruits, veggies, meat, and sweets. The sweet tooth group showed a preference for sugary drinks and sweet foods.
Data was collected by looking at a variety of different proteins and metabolites in the volunteer base. They found that there was a correlation between the foods that people preferred and their health outcomes.
People that eat a lot of sweets and processed sugar may be at a higher risk of health issues as they age.
The sweet tooth group was more than 30 percent more likely to suffer from depression than the other groups. They were also significantly more at risk of suffering from a stroke or a heart attack. One of the study’s recommendations was that avoiding processed sugar will likely lead to positive health outcomes for people, especially as they get older. It was also pointed out that the health conscious group had statistically lower incidents of health concerns than the other two groups.
This research was conducted by the University of Surrey. They published their findings in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
Does a sweet tooth mean that you have a future of health issues ahead of you? No, not necessarily. There are plenty of ways to offset some of these issues. Some of these health issues can be avoided or partially alleviated through moderation, exercise, counseling, and other activities. It’s when consumption is left unchecked that these health issues can grow out of control.
If you have questions about this, it is important to speak with a doctor so that you can get the personalized advice and guidance that you need to stay healthy.
There are many dangers and risk factors that can increase the likelihood of health issues as we age. In reality, it’s almost impossible to avoid them all. We all have certain things that we do, or foods that we eat, or genetic risk factors that increase the dangers of some sort of illness or disability over time. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t make efforts to live a healthier life, but it does mean that sometimes, even when we do all the right things, our health and physical fitness will still deteriorate. For some, that can mean that extra help getting through the day becomes necessary.
If you have questions about what this assistance might look like for your own family, please feel free to get in touch. One of our care professionals would be happy to talk more. We offer free consultation sessions designed to help answer your unique questions and get you pointed in the right direction for your family’s needs. Give us a call today to talk more.
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