Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci October 2016 PMID 26376619

Sugar consumption, metabolic disease and obesity: The state of the controversy.

Kimber L Stanhope

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155
Peak: 18 in Aug 2022
across 5 sources since Aug 2019

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What people are saying

Discussions across different social posts demonstrate high engagement, with examples like sharing videos on sugar's effects and referencing scientific studies, which indicates sustained interest and perceived importance. The tone varies from supportive to critically reflective, showing thoughtful engagement. The use of phrases such as 'scientific references' and 'real-world diets' illustrates a focus on evidence-based analysis, contributing to a moderate overall impact perception.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings of the publication, acknowledging its importance and general consensus around sugar's role in metabolic health.

InterestHigh interest

Overall, posts show high interest, with many referencing related videos, studies, and personal reflections on sugar's effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include detailed references to studies, personal experiences, and links, indicating moderate to high engagement with the material.

ImpactModerate impact

Several discussions emphasize the significance of understanding sugar's impact on health, suggesting the publication influences ongoing debates and awareness.

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Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to: Follow results not links. https://t.co/FqMmu16H5X https://t.co/tvY6cuNzfx https://t.co/gJLie0kIcS https://t.co/WMFTDqOwSb https://t.co/7991rEYR7G

Nov 23, 2022 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to: Follow results not links. https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW https://t.co/Y95m2Romir https://t.co/e7rI5PCz1J

Aug 17, 2022 · 43 likes · 26 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
KittyCatCakes
@Kittycatcakes_ · X

Ein gut erklärtes Video über Zucker und wie er Diabetes auslösen kann. Von einer Klassenkameradin ausm Abi, schaut mal rein

Feb 15, 2022 · 27 likes · 10,553 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW https://t.co/Y95m2Romir https://t.co/e7rI5PCz1J

Sep 23, 2021 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
Real Scientists DE
@realsci_DE · X

"The Sweet Escape: Über Zucker, Seitensprünge und Diabetes" hat Janina Isabell Otto (@Ja_0t) geschrieben. Wir haben beim Schreiben über Geschlecht & Diabetes Querverbindungen gefunden. https://t.co/0sJjnTFaBx

Jul 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 18,116 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

More extensive review: Sugar consumption, metabolic disease and obesity: The state of the controversy https://t.co/7TrW2eo8d7

Aug 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 7,805 followers View post →

All mentions

Effects of Sugar Withdrawal on Body and Health

Eliminating sugar can lead to noticeable effects within days. This video explores the scientific evidence of sugar’s impact on the body, detailing withdrawal symptoms, energy levels, and weight management. Discover what…

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Understanding the Dangers of Sugar for Your Health

Sugar isn't just sweet; recent research reveals it can significantly harm your metabolic health, liver, and heart. This video explores the critical differences between natural and added sugars, their impact on…

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Understanding Sugar Addiction and Its Modern Impacts

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HealthElysium
@XHealthElysium · X

Scientific References: Chronic Inflammation & Disease https://t.co/wsn7i6q2Qj Sleep & Inflammation https://t.co/UUf3a34tL7 Sugar & Inflammation https://t.co/EsVOKU0p8R Seed Oils & Omega-6 Balance https://t.co/K3CX93Ow1g Exercise & Inflammation https://t.co/JMyLCsLhym

Jun 27, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Dr. CockedHer
@DoctorCockedHer · X

@mc_furball @1ABeliever @DrNeilStone Stanhope KL. (2016). Sugar consumption, metabolic disease and obesity: The state of the controversy. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci, 53(1):52-67. This study states that DNL from fructose is limited in most real-world diets, and that excess dietary fat is more directly stored.

May 10, 2025 · 52 followers View post →
Real Scientists DE
@realsci_DE · X

"The Sweet Escape: Über Zucker, Seitensprünge und Diabetes" hat Janina Isabell Otto (@Ja_0t) geschrieben. Wir haben beim Schreiben über Geschlecht & Diabetes Querverbindungen gefunden. https://t.co/0sJjnTFaBx

Jul 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 18,116 followers View post →
OhMyGravelGod
@Oh_nein_doch_oh · X

@Hescho75 https://t.co/2cBnMxJh7p

Apr 8, 2023 · 137 followers View post →
Andre Io
@Para_normalmeMD · X

Consumption of added sugar is associated with development and/or prevalence of fatty liver, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hyperuricemia, CVD and T2DM, often independent of body weight gain or total energy intake. https://t.co/rvVDotyyqO

Apr 1, 2023 · 6 followers View post →
Heidi Winkelmann
@HGMW22 · X

Was passiert wirklich, wenn du auf Zucker verzichtest? | Quarks https://t.co/455xv65nOR via @YouTube

Feb 26, 2023 · 14 followers View post →
Ghaïs Guelaïa
@GeekNfit · X

@faure_ugo Donc des études qui ont 10 et 20 ans, ok. Mais c'est pas super bien de cherry pick. https://t.co/E4CLPS86po

Feb 8, 2023 · 12,942 followers View post →
Stefan Grabe
@stebarg · X

Liked on YouTube: Was passiert wirklich, wenn du auf Zucker verzichtest? | Quarks https://t.co/5bdUAjAnbT

Jan 29, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
Artrias
@Artrias · X

Was passiert wirklich, wenn du auf Zucker verzichtest? | Quarks https://t.co/Prq9y67V36 via @YouTube

Jan 28, 2023 · 98 followers View post →
Richard
@Kolapass · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Dec 16, 2022 · 12 shares · 45 followers View post →
Robert Gutierrez
@HKRED · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 26, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,335 followers View post →
Navokhi Apaji
@apaji_alfred · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 24, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,388 followers View post →
IREOLUWATUNDE
@ireoluwatunde · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 432 followers View post →
Bigname
@bigname_ezumezu · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 146 followers View post →
Bull_Nuel
@Bull_Nuel · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 274 followers View post →
Bright Akhaine
@ebhohon · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 75 followers View post →
Bart (psy.eth)
@Psalmchelsz · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,799 followers View post →
Naetochi
@NaetochiE · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 283 followers View post →
David
@DavidDavidSandy · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 113 followers View post →
Idorenyin
@HMunchin · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 783 followers View post →
Chioma Doris (Abuja Lingeries/ fabrics)
@cutedoris_25 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 23, 2022 · 12 shares · 3,586 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to: Follow results not links. https://t.co/FqMmu16H5X https://t.co/tvY6cuNzfx https://t.co/gJLie0kIcS https://t.co/WMFTDqOwSb https://t.co/7991rEYR7G

Nov 23, 2022 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
Qubux
@Omosmiles · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 22, 2022 · 26 shares · 2,779 followers View post →
ρaa κωesi Safo
@mykwesi · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 22, 2022 · 26 shares · 2,603 followers View post →
Sunshine / Beyond
@Mercy03249857 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 22, 2022 · 26 shares · 611 followers View post →
Saxifrage
@Ejiofor_Dorcas · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 22, 2022 · 26 shares · 125 followers View post →
Naetochi
@NaetochiE · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Nov 22, 2022 · 26 shares · 283 followers View post →
Litempo
@Litempo3 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 18, 2022 · 26 shares · 47 followers View post →
WhiteTeesAndAdidas
@JorongaT · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 18, 2022 · 26 shares · 5,167 followers View post →
Funmilola
@Funmilo96630613 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 68 followers View post →
Ewu'are d great of Old Trafford
@blueSpeed_biola · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 617 followers View post →
JC NeededVariety
@ammicable_ · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 95 followers View post →
Akinola❣️
@peegynx · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 13,555 followers View post →
BELIEVER
@bolly10000 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 73 followers View post →
Clement
@ClementKanabe · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 4,044 followers View post →
THE LEVITE
@ozythankgod · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 203 followers View post →
Tunde Ajakaiye
@tundeshyus · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 157 followers View post →
Classic Fabrics
@syliz_power · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 256 followers View post →
MUN£Z
@evinbikee · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 1,659 followers View post →
Naetochi
@NaetochiE · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 283 followers View post →
TorgbuiGą
@AgbeDuVii · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 379 followers View post →
Brian Chiro
@BrianChiroze · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 150 followers View post →
ALHASSAN KUTIGI ‘AK’
@SIPKING101 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 357 followers View post →
Chef Shaq
@olumuyiwa5 · X

RT @g_diets_: I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to:…

Aug 17, 2022 · 26 shares · 267 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

I’m going to post links to this, but the thing is for every study there is a counter. How you will know what is right is to: Follow results not links. https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW https://t.co/Y95m2Romir https://t.co/e7rI5PCz1J

Aug 17, 2022 · 43 likes · 26 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
Deutscher Zukunftspreis
@DtZukunftspreis · X

Den zweiten Platz bei Fast Forward Science belegte Janina Otto mit einem Video über die gefährlichen Seiten von Zucker. https://t.co/Vdj5ePIO6S

Jun 18, 2022 · 1 like · 304 followers View post →
KittyCatCakes
@Kittycatcakes_ · X

Ein gut erklärtes Video über Zucker und wie er Diabetes auslösen kann. Von einer Klassenkameradin ausm Abi, schaut mal rein

Feb 15, 2022 · 27 likes · 10,553 followers View post →
AberdeenChiropractic
@AberdeenChiro · X

Science Source(s): Sugar Consumption, Metabolic Disease and Obesity: The State of the Controversy. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci. 2016

Feb 2, 2022 · 807 followers View post →
Maazi Nnamdi
@Nnamdichikee · X

RT @g_diets_: Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW http…

Jan 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 9,047 followers View post →
AngukaNayo Kariuki
@Arcndege · X

RT @g_diets_: Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW http…

Jan 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 4,410 followers View post →
Ade Yomi
@AdeYomi8 · X

RT @g_diets_: Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW http…

Sep 23, 2021 · 5 shares · 224 followers View post →
Ayokunle
@ayondline · X

RT @g_diets_: Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW http…

Sep 23, 2021 · 5 shares · 422 followers View post →
Doctor Of The Future™
@g_diets_ · X

Rare me posting links for those interested, https://t.co/uuvjcaX4ju https://t.co/WzWYT5PelX https://t.co/glrfHgIBgW https://t.co/Y95m2Romir https://t.co/e7rI5PCz1J

Sep 23, 2021 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 130,638 followers View post →
Mule
@GRMule · X

@80sspacequeer @niecydotson @polo_man404 I wouldn't say that so unequivocally. "Probably not" looks like the furthest you could go given the current evidence. https://t.co/eAw7qEOHj9

Jul 19, 2020 · 223 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

砂糖消費、代謝性疾患および肥満:論争の状態 https://t.co/lXg1pLDH8E

Jun 8, 2020 · 302 followers View post →
George Dawson
@dawso007 · X

More extensive review: Sugar consumption, metabolic disease and obesity: The state of the controversy https://t.co/7TrW2eo8d7

Aug 23, 2019 · 2 likes · 7,805 followers View post →