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The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health T hey were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war.
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Research indicates that exposure to sugar during the first 1,000 days of life can imprint lasting effects on blood pressure and ageing, persisting for decades. The study focuses on a cohort born in post‑war Britain when everyday foods, including sugar, were still rationed. Findings suggest that early‑life sugar intake may shape long‑term health trajectories, linking childhood nutrition to adult cardiovascular and ageing outcomes. The analysis underscores the lasting impact of wartime rationing policies on the health of that generation.
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