By about 1 hour

Reached

Germs in your mouth turn sugar into acid that wears away your teeth. Every sweet snack or drink you skip is one less acid attack.

Well established

Between 9 and 10 days

In 8 days

Your liver turns extra sugar into fat. In one study, kids who swapped sugar for starch had about half as much liver fat after 9 days.

Early or approximate

Between 10 days and 2 weeks

In 9 days

Less sugar usually means fewer fats called triglycerides floating in your blood. Your body also gets better at handling the sugar it does get.

Good evidence

Between 4 weeks and 6 months

In 4 weeks

When people cut sugar and eat normally otherwise, they lose a little weight on average. It happens slowly, over weeks to months.

Good evidence

Between 2 and 3 months

In 8 weeks

After a couple of months with less sugar, some people find sweet foods taste stronger. A little sugar can go a long way.

Early or approximate

By about 2 months

In 8 weeks

Eating lots of sugar can push blood pressure up. Cutting back for a couple of months may bring it down a bit.

Early or approximate

By about 12 months

In 12 months

Over the years, less sugar, especially from sugary drinks, is linked to lower chances of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cavities.

Good evidence

Sugar-Free

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