Sugar industry secretly paid for favorable Harvard research

9/30/2016

This article discusses how the sugar industry influenced research conducted by Harvard scientists in the 1960s. It reveals that the sugar industry funded a research project called "Project 226" which aimed to downplay the link between sugar consumption and heart disease, instead blaming saturated fats. The article delves into the internal documents from the sugar industry which show their involvement in shaping the research findings and public opinion. It also highlights the long-lasting impact of this industry-funded research, which shifted the blame away from sugar and onto other dietary factors. This article sheds light on the unethical practices employed by the sugar industry to promote their products and influence scientific research.

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