The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists Podcast
The Naked Scientists
A sweet truth: the history and science of sugar
29 minutes Posted Oct 27, 2026 at 6:40 am.
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This week, Rachael Ralph investigates sugar. Perry Bateman from British Sugar tells her how white sugar and demerara differ; the British Dental Association's Mick Armstrong explains how a high-sugar diet leads to cavities; and Lucy Chambers at Diabetes UK looks at the long-term consequences of high blood sugar. Are artificial sweeteners truly better? Gunter Kuhnle and Jason Halford weigh in. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists