Fat Deposits around Heart Linked to Sugar Consumption

Diets high in sugar content have been associated with numerous diseases and health conditions besides diabetes and obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Researchers have now found that high sugar consumption is linked to higher fat volume around the heart, which leads to coronary heart disease, coronary artery calcification, atrial fibrillation, and reduced left ventricular function. Read more

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