The Case for Reevaluating Sugar's Role in Modern Metabolism Sugar has been a central player in human metabolism for centuries. However, as our diets have changed over time, so too has our relationship with sugar.
We now consume more added sugars than ever before, leading some researchers to suggest that sugar's role in modern metabolism is not what we thought it was.
History of Sugar in Metabolism Research The understanding of sugar's role in human metabolism has evolved significantly since the early 20th century.