Last Updated on January 7, 2021
You might want to think twice before taking a bite of that chocolate bar, gulping some (or plenty of) soda, or having “just one more candy.” Too much sweetness can kill you! Although sounds and tastes super sweet, sugar is actually one of the most dangerous things that can enter your body.
Having much sugar in your diet is the worst of ideas when it comes to longevity and healthy living. In reality, most of us are quite well aware of this but only a few of us actually stick to the recommended daily intake of sugar. If you think that some sugar won’t hurt or wondering ‘just how bad can sugar be’.
Cancer
Sugar in the intestine stimulates the formation of the hormone GIP, which increases insulin level. In fact, it’s quite impossible to talk about sugar without invoking insulin due to their direct and solid connection. But guess what’s also turned out to be connected! Insulin-resistance and cancer!
Meet β-catenin, a protein that controls GIP and is totally dependent on sugar, it boosts insulin production as well as the cells’ risk of developing cancer. What’s more, studies have found an association between high sugar intake and survival rates in cancer patients, specifically colon and
Obesity
The high amount of fructose in sugar causes visceral fat cells to mature, resulting in weight gain, especially belly fat. People who consume sugar excessively won’t only end up with a big belly but also a bigger risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Moreover, sugar can promote leptin-resistance, the latter is the hormone that tells your body “ok, you’re full, you can stop eating now.” This means that once your leptin stops working, you’ll start eating much more than you actually need. It’s a trap!
Shockingly, obesity rates in adolescents have tripled while childhood obesity rates have doubled in the past decade. At this rate, our future will be looking literally big!
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