The Dangers of Sugar by YoNaturals.com
Author: Lisa Arnold
The average American consumes two to three pounds of sugar every week which is not surprising because sugars are processed into the many foods consumed on a weekly basis such as spaghetti sauces, breads, cereals, mayonnaise, peanut butter, milk, crackers and so much more.
Sugar is a danger because it causes the insulin level to rise, which in turn hinders the release of growth hormones which weakens the immune system and takes away the ability of the body to defend itself against infectious diseases. This occurs about thirty minutes after the intake of sugar, and it lasts for five or more hours.
If sugar is consumed with every meal, and the chances are that it is, which means that on a continuous basis, the average person’s immune system is not working properly and this can cause unusually high insulin levels which may lead to diabetes.
YoNaturals.com has compiled the following list regarding how sugar can harm the body:
1. Playing a key role in hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, lack of concentration issues and it can cause irritability in children
2. Triggering drowsiness in children
3. Lessening good cholesterol levels (HDL’s)
4. Increasing the levels of harmful cholesterol (LDL’s)
5. Playing a key factor in weakening the defense against bacterial infection
6. Causing kidney damage
7. Increasing the risk of heart disease
8. Impeding the absorption of calcium and magnesium
9. Causing tooth decay
10. Playing a role in weight gain and obesity
11. Being a factor in diabetes
12. Leading to osteoporosis
13. Leading to cardiovascular disease
14. Being a factor in high blood pressure
15. Leading to depression
16. Being a factor in hypertension
17. Causing headaches which include migraines
18. Causing gum disease
19. Causing certain cancers such as breast, ovarian, prostate, lung and stomach
20. Weakening the eyesight
21. Being a factor in premature aging
22. Causing arthritis, asthma or multiple sclerosis
23. Contributing to osteoporosis
24. Lowering the levels of Vitamin E
25. Causing tiredness and lack of activity in children
26. Hampering with the absorption of protein
27. Increasing fluid retention
28. Leading to dizziness
29. Slowing down the ability of adrenal glands to function
30. Causing high blood pressure in the obese
The list of dangers of sugar consumption is very long which only solidifies the fact that sugars should be avoided or drastically reduced in the daily diet. A reduction of sugar consumption will greatly improve the ability to maintain overall good health. Check out YoNaturals.com for ways that you can help reduce America’s sugar intake.