11 Reasons Too Much Sugar is Bad for You

in health •  2 years ago  (edited)

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*Type 2 Diabetes: Increases your risk

Over the past 30 year, diabetes prevalence has increased more than twice worldwide. While there are many causes for this increase, one thing is clear: excessive sugar intake and diabetes risk. Diabetes is most commonly caused by obesity. In addition, diabetes risk is increased by prolonged high sugar consumption. Insulin resistance is a pancreatic hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

*May increase your risk of developing cancer

Sugar intake can increase your chance of developing certain cancers. First, obesity is a risk factor. Second, sugary foods and drinks increase inflammation and insulin resistance. A study of over 430,000 participants found an increase in the risk of esophageal, pleural, and small-intestinal cancer. Another study revealed that women who ate sweet buns or cookies more often than 0.5 times per weekly were 1.42 times more likely than those who ate these foods less frequently.

*Could increase your risk of depression

Although a healthy diet can improve your mood, eating a lot of sugary and processed foods could increase your risk of developing depression. Researchers believe that sugar's negative impact on mental health may be due to blood sugar swings, neurotransmitter dysfunction, and inflammation. A 22-year study that surveyed 8,000 people found that those who consumed more than 67 grams of sugar per day were 23% more likely than those who consumed less than 40 grams.

*May accelerate the skin aging process

Wrinkles are an inevitable sign of aging. Wrinkles will eventually appear, regardless of how healthy you are. However, poor food choices may make it worse and accelerate the skin's aging process. Advanced glycation products (AGEs), which are compounds that result from sugar-protein interactions, can be found in your body. They play a crucial role in skin aging. A diet high in sugar and refined carbs can lead to the production of AGEs that may prematurely age your skin. AGEs also damage collagen and elastin proteins, which are proteins that help the skin stay elastic and youthful.

*Can Cellular Aging be Accelerated

Telomeres, structures at the ends of chromosomes that are made up of molecules that contain part or all your genetic information, are called protective caps. As we age, telomeres begin to shorten. Consuming excessive sugar can accelerate telomere shrinking and increase cellular aging.

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