A literature analysis supported links between  sugar  intake and both total energy intake and body weight gain , and between sugar intake and blood triglycerides independently of total energy intake .
The effects of sugar on blood triglycerides were shown to be mediated by the fructose component of sucrose and were observed with an intake of fructose > 50 g/day .
In addition , prospect i ve cohort studies showed associations between sugar intake and the risk of diabetes/insulin resistance , cardiovascular diseases , NAFLD , and hyperuricemia .
Increased postprandial glycaemia, insulinemia, and lipidemia after 10 weeks’ sucrose-rich diet compared to an artificially sweetened diet: a randomised controlled trial
Background The importance of exchanging sucrose for artificial sweeteners on risk factors for developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases is not yet clear . Objective To investigate the effects of a diet high in sucrose versus a diet high in artificial sweeteners on fasting and postpr and ial metabolic profiles after 10 weeks . Design Healthy overweight subjects were r and omised to consume drinks and foods sweetened with either sucrose ( ∼2 g/kg body weight ) ( n = 12 ) or artificial sweeteners ( n = 11 ) as supplements to their usual diet . Supplements were similar on the two diets and consisted of beverages ( ∼80 weight% ) and solid foods ( yoghurts , marmalade , ice cream , stewed fruits ) . The rest of the diet was free of choice and ad libitum . Before ( week 0 ) and after the intervention ( week 10 ) fasting blood sample s were drawn and in week 10 , postpr and ial blood was sample d during an 8-hour meal test ( breakfast and lunch ) . Results After 10 weeks postpr and ial glucose , insulin , lactate , triglyceride , leptin , glucagon , and GLP-1 were all significantly higher in the sucrose compared with the sweetener group . After adjusting for differences in body weight changes and fasting values ( week 10 ) , postpr and ial glucose , lactate , insulin , GIP , and GLP-1 were significantly higher and after further adjusting for differences in energy and sucrose intake , postpr and ial lactate , insulin , GIP , and GLP-1 levels were still significantly higher on the sucrose-rich diet . Conclusion A sucrose-rich diet consumed for 10 weeks result ed in significant elevations of postpr and ial glycaemia , insulinemia , and lipidemia compared to a diet rich in artificial sweeteners in slightly overweight healthy subjects
A literature analysis supported links between  sugar  intake and both total energy intake and body weight gain , and between sugar intake and blood triglycerides independently of total energy intake .
The effects of sugar on blood triglycerides were shown to be mediated by the fructose component of sucrose and were observed with an intake of fructose > 50 g/day .
In addition , prospect i ve cohort studies showed associations between sugar intake and the risk of diabetes/insulin resistance , cardiovascular diseases , NAFLD , and hyperuricemia .