Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? The Limits

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.