- In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess
sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following
is a listing of some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a variety of
medical journals and other scientific publications.
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- 1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.
- 2. Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
- 3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration
difficulties, and crankiness in children.
- 4. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity
in children.
- 5. Sugar can adversely affect children's school grades.
- 6. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
- 7. Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial
infection.
- 8. Sugar can cause kidney damage.
- 9. Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol
(HDLs).
- 10. Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol
(LDLs).
- 11. Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
- 12. Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
- 13. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
- 14. Sugar may lead to cancer of the breast, ovaries,
prostate, and rectum.
- 15. Sugar can cause colon cancer, with an increased risk
in women.
- 16. Sugar can be a risk factor in gall bladder cancer.
- 17. Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
- 18. Sugar can weaken eyesight.
- 19. Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitter called
serotonin, which can narrow blood vessels.
- 20. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
- 21. Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
- 22. Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
- 23. Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
- 24. Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles
and grey hair.
- 25. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
- 26. Sugar can promote tooth decay.
- 27. Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
- 28. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis.
- 29. Sugar can cause a raw, inflamed intestinal tract
in persons with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
- 30. Sugar can cause arthritis.
- 31. Sugar can cause asthma.
- 32. Sugar can cause candidiasis (yeast infection).
- 33. Sugar can lead to the formation of gallstones.
- 34. Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
- 35. Sugar can cause ischemic heart disease.
- 36. Sugar can cause appendicitis.
- 37. Sugar can exacerbate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
- 38. Sugar can indirectly cause hemorrhoids.
- 39. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
- 40. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in
oral contraception users.
- 41. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
- 42. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
- 43. Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
- 44. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
- 45. Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
- 46. Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
- 47. Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
- 48. Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
- 49. Sugar can change the structure of protein causing
interference with protein absorption.
- 50. Sugar causes food allergies.
- 51. Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
- 52. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
- 53. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
- 54. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
- 55. Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
- 56. Sugar can cause cataracts.
- 57. Sugar can cause emphysema.
- 58. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
- 59. Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
- 60. Sugar lowers the enzymes' ability to function.
- 61. Sugar can cause loss of tissue elasticity and function.
- 62. Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing
the size of the liver.
- 63. Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
- 64. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological
changes in the kidney.
- 65. Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
- 66. Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
- 67. Sugar can cause constipation.
- 68. Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness).
- 69. Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
- 70. Sugar can cause hypertension.
- 71. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
- 72. Sugar can cause an increase in delat, alpha and theta
brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
- 73. Sugar can cause depression.
- 74. Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming
high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
- 75. Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.
- 76. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
- 77. Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which
increases risk of blood clots.
- 78. Sugar can increase the risk of Alzheimer Disease.
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