59 Reasons not to eat sugar

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59 Reasons Why Sugar Ruins Our Health

Can suppress the immune system.

Can upset the minerals in the body.

Can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.

Produces a significant rise in triglycerides.

Contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection.

Can cause kidney damage.

Reduces high-density lipoproteins.

Leads to chromium deficiency.

Leads to cancer of the breast, ovaries, intestines, prostate, and rectum.

Increases fasting levels of glucose and insulin.

Causes a copper deficiency.

Interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.

Weakens eyesight.

Raises the level of neurotransmitters called serotonin.

Can cause hypoglycemia.

Can produce an acidic stomach.

Can raise adrenaline levels in children.

Malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease.

Can cause aging.

Can lead to alcoholism.

Can cause tooth decay.

Contributes to obesity.

Increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Can cause changes frequently found in people with gastric or duodenal ulcers.

Can cause arthritis.

Can cause asthma.

Can cause Candida albicans (yeast infections).

Can cause gallstones.

Can cause heart disease.

Can cause appendicitis.

Can cause multiple sclerosis.

Can cause hemorrhoids.

Can cause varicose veins.

Can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.

Can lead to periodontal disease.

Can contribute to osteoporosis.

Contributes to saliva acidity.

Can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.

Leads to decreased glucose intolerance.

Can decrease growth hormone.

Can increase cholesterol.

Can increase the systolic blood pressure.

Can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.

Can cause migraine headaches.

Can interfere with the absorption of protein.

Causes food allergies.

Can contribute to diabetes.

Can cause toxemia during pregnancy.

Can contribute to eczema in children.

Can cause cardiovascular disease.

Can impair the structure of DNA.

Can change the structure of protein.

Can make your skin age by changing the structure of collagen.

Can cause cataracts.

Can cause emphysema.

Can cause atherosclerosis.

Can promote an elevation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

Can cause free radicals in the bloodstream.

Lowers the enzymes' ability to function.

A short fast can help improve the immune function by lowering the blood sugar levels. Fasting will significantly increase the ability of white blood cells to destroy microorganisms. Do not extend the fasting for an excessive period, since eventually the leukocytes' energy sources will become depleted.