The recommended amount of added sugars for adults per day is no more than 10% of total daily caloric intake. For a standard 2,000-calorie diet, this equates to about 200 calories, or roughly 50 grams of added sugar. Regularly exceeding this limit can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars even further, suggesting about 6 teaspoons (25 grams) for women and 9 teaspoons (37.5 grams) for men, to promote better health and wellbeing.