Fans of sugary snacks recently got some sweet news. A new study reported that warnings to reduce sugar consumption were based on weak evidence. Bring on the gummies and cupcakes, right?
Not quite. Turns out, the study was paid for by the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), a scientific group funded by some of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Its members include popular soda, chocolate, breakfast cereal, and snack brands.
As health experts quickly pointed out, the companies that funded the study have a lot to gain if people consume more sugar. For that reason, many doctors argued that the results couldn’t be trusted.
The report’s authors said that ILSI had no input on their research. But they admitted to having a financial conflict of interest.
Fans of sugary snacks recently got some sweet news. A new study reported that warnings to reduce sugar intake were based on weak evidence. Bring on the gummies and cupcakes, right?
Not quite. Turns out, the study was paid for by the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI). This is a scientific group funded by some of the world’s top food and beverage companies. Its members include popular soda, chocolate, breakfast cereal, and snack brands.
As health experts quickly pointed out, the companies that paid for the study have a lot to gain if people consume more sugar. For that reason, many doctors argued that the results couldn’t be trusted.
The report’s authors said that ILSI had no input on their research. But they admitted to having a financial conflict of interest.