Sugar Industry Hides Research Linking Sugar to Cancer

Historical documents have shown that the sugar industry influenced research outcomes more than fifty years ago by ending studies that suggested a possible link between sugar consumption and serious health concerns.

According to public records and later analysis, funding was withdrawn from research projects when results did not support industry interests.

Professor Stanton Glantz, a public health researcher, has pointed out that if findings had supported sugar consumption, research funding likely would have continued.

This raises important questions about how scientific research is funded and how health information reaches the public.

When it comes to nutrition and long term health, understanding the source of information matters.

Related reading:

• Sugar industry sponsorship of rodent studies linking sucrose to health risks
• National Post report on historical sugar industry research influence
• Science Alert analysis of suppressed sugar research