J Nutr October 2024 PMID 39163971

Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Metabolic Alterations: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Crossover Trial.

Arianne Morissette, Anne-Laure Agrinier, Théo Gignac, Lamia Ramadan, Khoudia Diop, Julie Marois, Thibault V Varin, Geneviève Pilon, Serge Simard, Éric Larose, Claudia Gagnon, Benoit J Arsenault, Jean-Pierre Després, Anne-Marie Carreau, Marie-Claude Vohl

Mentions

16
Peak: 5 in Nov 2024
across 5 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

66,576
potential audience

Total likes

5

Video views

6

Mentions per month

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions mainly revolve around the promising results of the study, with comments like 'Maple syrup could be better than anyone thought' and references to improvements in metabolic factors, which reflect moderate interest and support. The tone varies from factual sharing to subtle enthusiasm, yet overall, the engagement remains cautious and informational.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive findings of the study, highlighting the benefits of maple syrup over refined sugars.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, with some expressing enthusiasm and others simply sharing the publication without deep commentary.

EngagementNeutral engagement

There is a basic engagement with the content, but limited in-depth analysis or debate, mainly sharing summaries or brief reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The shared comments acknowledge the potential health implications, indicating some recognition of its significance, but not widespread calls for change.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores if replacing refined sugars with maple syrup can improve metabolic health in overweight adults with mild issues.
  • During the trial, participants replaced 5% of their added sugars with either maple syrup or a flavored sucrose syrup for 8 weeks, focusing on glucose levels and other metabolic factors.
  • Results showed that those using maple syrup had better glucose control, reduced android fat, and lower blood pressure compared to those using sucrose syrup, along with notable changes in gut microbiota.

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Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
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Sergey Minaev
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Bianca Bell-Chambers
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@r_kuse @BauerWilli_org Wer lesen und verstehen kann, ist klar im Vorteil. Eine von vielen Studien… Wer mit halbtoten Betroffenen zu tun hat, findet das nicht mehr so lustig, wenn Gesunde meinen, auf Kosten von schwerkranken Behinderten ihre Spässchen machen zu müssen. https://t.co/ViSnBY8TmF

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Latest Nutrition News
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Just published in The Journal of Nutrition: "Substituting refined sugars with maple syrup decreases key cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with mild metabolic alterations: a randomized, double-blind, controlled crossover trial". https://t.co/EI62uKw83T

Aug 18, 2024 · 498 followers View post →
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Bianca Bell-Chambers
@BiancaBellChamb · X

@r_kuse @BauerWilli_org Wer lesen und verstehen kann, ist klar im Vorteil. Eine von vielen Studien… Wer mit halbtoten Betroffenen zu tun hat, findet das nicht mehr so lustig, wenn Gesunde meinen, auf Kosten von schwerkranken Behinderten ihre Spässchen machen zu müssen. https://t.co/ViSnBY8TmF

Dec 12, 2024 · 1,018 followers View post →
KJP5600
@TNeffs · X

RT @drjkahn: Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Me… https://t…

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 share · 1,241 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Me… https://t.co/IrEFm01CUn

Dec 11, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 32,234 followers View post →
Not a porpoise but a ...
@silverporpoise.bsky.social · Bluesky

Maple syrup could be better than anyone thought  Maple syruo had positive  impacts not only on glucose levels but on fat mass, gut microbiota and blood pressure. Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Metabolic Alterations:…

Nov 26, 2024 View post →
Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Metabolic Alterations https://t.co/BRgVMU3FWk

Nov 26, 2024 · 1 like · 31,495 followers View post →
Latest Nutrition News
@NutritionAlerts · X

Just published in The Journal of Nutrition: "Substituting refined sugars with maple syrup decreases key cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with mild metabolic alterations: a randomized, double-blind, controlled crossover trial". https://t.co/EI62uKw83T

Aug 18, 2024 · 498 followers View post →
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Reference. Morisette, A., Agrinier, A. L., Gignac, T., Ramadan, L., Diop, K., Marois, J ... http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.08.014.

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