Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? The Limits
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 09 2026
Added sugar sneaks into yogurt, granola bars, and lattes long beforeit shows up as dessert. The American Heart Association caps it at 25grams a day for women and 36 grams for men, yet the average Americaneats about 71. Here is what counts as added sugar, where it hides,and how to keep your daily total in check without giving up sweetness.
