In a new study, researchers found that healthy participants who consumed a high-sugar diet for just three months developed a fatty liver similar to that of individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—a condition associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Bruce Griffin writes, “Our findings provide new evidence that consuming high amounts of sugar can alter your fat metabolism in ways that could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.”
Clinical Science, October 2017