Sugar-sweetened beverages intake is associated with blood pressure and sympathetic nervous system activation in children

Research in adults shows high intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increases blood pressure (BP), however evidence in children is scarce and inconclusive. No studies have investigated autonomic nervous system (ANS) activation due to SSBs in children. Our aim was to investigate the associations between SSBs intake, BP and ANS activation in children.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - August 30, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Esther C. de Boer, Susanne R. de Rooij, Margreet R. Olthof, Tanja G.M. Vrijkotte Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research