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Sugar in Early Years May Slow Aging | Wilmington News
New research reveals that early childhood sugar exposure—especially from conception to age two—might actually slow aging and reduce cancer risk later in life. Using a natural experiment from post-WWII UK, scientists found that those who grew up under sugar rationing had lower adult cancer rates. The effects may stem from biological imprints or lifelong healthier eating habits, with impacts still visible 50 years later. Experts say this reinforces the importance of limiting added sugars, especially for pregnant women and young children, without calling for extreme measures. Listen in…
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