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Consuming too many sweets can lead to irreversible consequences.
It is difficult to find a person indifferent to sweets. However, here, as in everything, you need to observe moderation. After all, consuming too many sweets can lead to irreparable consequences. What happens if you eat a lot of sweets, says Eat This Not That.
What does “too much sugar” mean?
The recommended daily intake of sugar is 25 grams per day for women and 36 grams per day for men. This is about 10% of your daily calorie intake.
In fact, anything more than 25 or 36 grams per day is too much.
Sugar is not an inherently filling food in the same way that foods high in fiber or protein are. This is why you can eat a lot of sweets and not feel full.
What will lead to excessive consumption of sweets?
Blood sugar levels will increase
Carbohydrates are quickly digested and enter the bloodstream. Sugar is one of the smallest carbohydrate molecules, so it doesn’t take long for it to spike your blood sugar levels.
This tendency can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.
Increase blood pressure
If you consume too much salt, your blood pressure is likely low. On the contrary, sugar increases it, especially when you do not eat healthy foods. In addition, increased blood sugar levels also affect blood pressure. Therefore, this may cause a violation.
Changes in mental health
Excessive sugar consumption is associated with negative effects on mood and mental health. Sugar increases the level of cortisol, which first results in an “energy explosion”, and then a feeling of irritability and fatigue.
Moreover, scientists have proven that there is a connection between excessive sugar levels and symptoms of depression. Please note that sugary drinks also play this role.
Weight gain and increased appetite
Excessive sugar consumption is associated with a greater likelihood of developing obesity. Frequent consumption of soda can also cause weight gain and affect your health over time.
Greater risk of cardiovascular disease
Sugar can increase the risk of heart disease by creating pinholes inside the artery. They can become clogged and turn into plaques. This is how atherosclerosis develops.
It is a major factor in the development of heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Hormonal changes
Hormone-related diseases can be influenced by diet and lifestyle. For example, polycystic ovary syndrome in women is most often caused by insulin resistance, which in turn is caused by high blood sugar levels.
Increased risk of developing certain types of cancer
Excessive sugar consumption may increase the risk of cancer. A 2020 study suggests that added sugar in desserts, dairy products and drinks may contribute to this risk, especially breast cancer.
