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Limit Sugar Intake to Protect Heart Health, Expert Warns

9/2/2025

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Dr. Dmitry Yaranov emphasizes that high sugar intake poses greater risks to heart health than cholesterol.
He recommends women limit sugar to under 6 teaspoons and men to under 9 teaspoons daily.
The British Heart Foundation suggests a maximum of 30g of free sugars per day to reduce health risks.

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Dr. Dmitry Yaranov emphasizes that high sugar intake poses greater risks to heart health than cholesterol.
He recommends women limit sugar to under 6 teaspoons and men to under 9 teaspoons daily.
The British Heart Foundation suggests a maximum of 30g of free sugars per day to reduce health risks.