Sugar — How It Built the Slave Trade and Hooked the World

Описание: The sugar industry paid Harvard scientists to lie about heart disease. But that cover-up is the least disturbing chapter in the history of sugar.

From its domestication 8,000 years ago to the Atlantic slave trade it fueled — 12 million people transported, average plantation survival of 7 years — to the industry-funded research that shaped decades of flawed dietary guidelines, sugar’s story connects empire, slavery, and modern addiction in ways most people never learn. This video traces the full arc: how a tropical grass became more valuable than silver, why Napoleon accidentally made it cheap, and how it ended up in 80% of the food on your shelves under more than 60 different names.

If you care about history, food, or understanding why the modern diet looks the way it does — this one’s for you.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, dietary, or health advice. The health-related claims referenced are drawn from published research, and where evidence is contested, that is noted. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or health routine.

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