- Sugar can suppress the immune system.
- Sugar depletes the body of important minerals.
- Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, inability to concentrate, and crankiness in children.
- Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
- Sugar can reduce high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
- Sugar can lead to a chromium deficiency.
- Sugar reduced the body’s ability to defend against bacterial infection.
- Sugar causes a decline in tissue elasticity and function.
- Sugar causes tooth decay.
- Sugar can increase fasting blood glucose levels.
- Sugar can lead to ovarian cancer.
- Sugar interferes with the body’s absorption of calcium and magnesium.
- Sugar can lead to an acidic digestive tract.
- Sugar can cause a rapid rise in adrenaline.
- Sugar raises the level of neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
- Sugar can lead to obesity.
- Sugar can lead to premature aging.
- Sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Sugar can cause arthritis.
- Sugar can cause gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- Sugar can cause learning disorders in children.
- Sugar assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infection).
- Sugar can cause gallstones.
- Sugar can cause heart disease.
- Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
- Sugar can decrease the amount of growth hormones in the body.
- Sugar can lead to eczema in children.
- Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
- Sugar can cause cataracts.
- Sugar can cause emphysema.
- Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
- Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
- Sugar can cause constipation.
- Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
- Sugar lowers enzymes’ ability to function.
- Sugar can increase the amount of liver fat.
- Sugar can cause headaches and migraines.
- Sugar can increase the risk of developing gout.
- Sugar can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
- Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
- Sugar is an addictive substance.
- Sugar can decrease emotional stability.
- Sugar causes inflammation.
- Sugar can cause metabolic syndrome.
- Sugar can raise homocysteine levels in the blood.
- Sugar can cause asthma.
- Sugar can cause and perpetuate acne.
- Sugar can slow the ability of the adrenal glands to function.
- Sugar can damage the pancreas.
- Sugar can increase the body’s fluid retention.
For more information read Suicide by Sugar by Nancy Appleton, PhD. Included in her book are citations for each of the reasons listed above and more.
If you are struggling with a sugar addiction, insulin resistance, or diabetes, please reach out to me for support. I can help you break the addiction cycle and restore homeostasis to your blood sugar levels.
