The Economic Times News

Apollo doctor ends the sugar debate with science-backed evidence: Should it be completely avoided or not?

A senior neurologist from Apollo Hospitals explained that sugar does not need to be completely eliminated, as occasional sweets are harmless for most healthy individuals. He shared that his own shift from frequent sugar intake to limited consumption improved his metabolic health. Citing evidence linking high added sugar to obesity and metabolic diseases, he stressed that long-term habits matter more than a single treat.