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Added Sugar vs. Natural Sugar: Why the Distinction Matters
Nutrition & Diet

Added Sugar vs. Natural Sugar: Why the Distinction Matters

Not all sugar is treated the same by nutrition science—here's why added sugar gets flagged and natural sugar generally doesn't.

By Health Editorial Team · Oct 31, 2024 · 6 min read

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