Association between intake of various sugar subtypes and common mental disorders: A large prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sugar is an essential part of the daily diet but poses multiple health risks. Previous studies have neglected the association between specific sugar subtypes and mental health. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the associations between ten subtypes of sugar and three mental disorders: depression, anxiety, and self-harm.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study analyzed 169,776 participants from the UK Biobank (recruited from 2006 to 2010), who completed at least one dietary questionnaire collection through the Oxford WebQ. Data analysis was conducted from November 2024 to March 2025.

Exposures

Sugar intake was calculated based on the Oxford WebQ data.

Main outcomes and measures

Cox proportional hazards regression models were used

SUBMITTER: Qin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature