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Reducing Sugar in Early Life Cuts Asthma Risk 25%

10/20/2025

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study indicating restricting sugar during pregnancy and first two years of life may lower adult asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk.
Researchers tracked health records and found a 25% lower risk of asthma and 27% lower risk of COPD.
The study also noted improved lung function in participants with sugar restriction.
Therefore, further research is needed to confirm these associations.

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Story summary

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study indicating restricting sugar during pregnancy and first two years of life may lower adult asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk.
Researchers tracked health records and found a 25% lower risk of asthma and 27% lower risk of COPD.
The study also noted improved lung function in participants with sugar restriction.
Therefore, further research is needed to confirm these associations.