Is Sugar Bad for Your Health and Teeth?

Obesity, Heart Disease, Cancer, and Diabetes

• Consuming sugar regularly increases an individual's risk of developing obesity issues.
• Elevated risks of Type 2 diabetes are associated with eating too much sugar.
• Be on the lookout for heart disease.
• Some cancers are correlated with high-sugar diets.

Unstable Blood Glucose

• Simple sugars cause glucose levels to spike sharply then fall.
• Swings in blood glucose levels can make people feel tired and groggy. Emotional mood swings are also very common.
• When blood sugar rises then plummets, you might crave more sugar.
• Eating more sugar is only a temporary fix because glucose levels will never stabilize.

Immune Function

• Sugar can suppress an active immune response in the human body.
• Bacteria and yeast that exist in your body might cause an imbalance when reacted with sugar.
• Reducing sugar intake can enable the body to balance yeast levels back to a healthier level.

Chromium Deficiency

• A high-sugar diet often results in consuming foods that don't provide enough chromium.
• Chromium helps the body regulate blood glucose levels.
• Chromium is naturally present in foods such as whole grains, nuts, and mushrooms.

Aging Acceleration

• Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to sagging and wrinkling skin.
• After sugar enters the bloodstream, it attaches to proteins. This process is called glycation.
• Glycation is associated with loss of elasticity, which happens as body tissues age.
• Elevated blood glucose levels are directly correlated with the glycation rate.

Tooth Decay

• When you eat sugary foods, saliva and bacteria form together which creates plaque on your teeth.
• If plaque is left on your teeth, it can dissolve enamel, which leads to cavities.
• To control bacteria and plaque, brush your teeth as soon as possible after eating sugary foods.

Gum Disease

• Excessive sugar intake is one of the main causes of gum disease.
• Gum disease can progress to periodontitis, which affects gum tissue and bones under the gums.
• Advanced periodontitis can travel throughout the body. This can cause blood clots and clog arteries among several other harmful things.

Children’s Behavior and Cognition

• Large amounts of sugar can cause a child's blood glucose levels to rise sharply, which can cause them to be hyperactive.
• Kids with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), might be more sensitive to the hyperactivity of sugar.
• Proper nutrition can impact how kids behave and learn.