US EditionSugar, Sweeteners Might Trigger Early Puberty in some Kids, Study Says
TAIWAN, JUL 14 – Researchers found that 34% of teens studied had early puberty linked to sweeteners like sucralose and glycyrrhizin, especially in those with genetic risk factors.
- Researchers presented on July 13, 2025, at ENDO 2025 in San Francisco a study linking sweetener intake to early puberty risk in children.
- The study stems from the Taiwan Pubertal Longitudinal Study, launched in 2018, which examines diet and genetic influences on puberty onset.
- Researchers analyzed data from 1,407 adolescents, diagnosing 481 with central precocious puberty and assessing sweetener intake via validated questionnaires.
- Polygenic risk scores from 19 puberty-related genes showed that sweeteners like sucralose, glycyrrhizin, and added sugars increased puberty risk with gender-specific effects.
- Findings suggest monitoring sweetener intake and genetic screening may prevent early puberty and support new dietary guidelines for healthier child development.
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Study links common sweeteners to early puberty in teens
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
Consuming certain sweeteners may increase risk of early puberty
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
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