Even low sugar intakes carry risk of caries, finds review

How strong is the evidence behind WHO’s sugars advice?

10-Mar-2015

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The food industry has criticised the WHO’s recommendation to reduce the intake of added sugar for being backed by ‘moderate’ and ‘very low quality’ evidence.

Academics and industry clash over WHO sugar advice

05-Mar-2015

By Joyeeta Basu

Academics have welcomed the WHO’s recommendation to slash added sugar intake to 5-10% of calories – but the food industry has said it is misleading and based on weak evidence.

Chewing gum daily reduces the mouth’s bacterial load, says Wrigley-backed study

26-Jan-2015

By Oliver Nieburg

Researchers from the University of Groningen and Wrigley say that sugar-free chewing gum can trap and remove bacteria from the mouth that are responsible for oral disease such as caries.

Even low sugar intakes carry risk of caries, finds review

Even low intakes of free sugars can lead to an increased risk of tooth decay and dental caries - a finding that re-emphasises the importance cutting dietary sugar intakes, say researchers.

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