Added sugars may elevate risk of osteoarthritis in women, finds PLOS ONE study
A new study published in the journal of PLOS One found that increased addition of sugar elevated the risk of osteoarthritis, especially in women, people with low body mass index, people who had never smoked or used alcohol, people without a history of hypertension, and the people without a history of diabetes. Subchondral bone sclerosis, hyperostogeny, synovial inflammation, and cartilage damage are all symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative disease of the bones and joints.
Food is essential for maintaining health and preventing illness, and there is proof that food has a direct link to the onset of OA. Sugar is an essential and basic dietary component that gives our bodies energy. Sweeteners added during food processing and preparation are referred to as added sugars. This definition does not include the natural sugars present in fruits, vegetables, and milk. Although added sugars have been linked to a number of detrimental health effects, it is unknown how they relate to osteoarthritis. This study was conducted to show how additional sugars and osteoarthritis are related.
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