Too much sugar could increase depression risk in men, study suggests

Researchers say they have found a strong association between consuming higher levels of sugar and depression in men - a link not mirrored in women

Men who consume a lot of added sugar in drinks, cakes and confectionery run an increased risk of depression, according to a new study.

Researchers from University College London (UCL) looked at sugar in the diet and common mental health problems in a very large cohort of 5,000 men and 2,000 women recruited for the Whitehall II study in the 1980s.