Beyond their involvement in obesity, and in a context where modern diet often induces a high glycemic load, the additional contribution of sugary drinks to this mechanism triggering insulin secretion could explain their link with intolerance. to glucose, insulin resistance and the onset of coronary heart disease.
The involvement of fructose in visceral fat and ectopic fat deposition, lipid metabolism, lipogenesis, blood pressure and insulin sensitivity is now documented.
· It is important not to use sugary drinks as the main source of hydration. Water is one of the most suitable alternatives to sugary drinks. It does not, in fact, provide any calories requiring a compensatory reduction in calorie intake in solid form and makes it possible to meet daily hydration needs.
Professor Hu will also discuss the results of a meta-analysis conducted on 8 major epidemiological studies (not yet published). This highlights a strong body of evidence that tends to show that regular consumption of sugary drinks is associated with a significant risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
